Hepatic omphalocele in an adult

Scand J Plast Reconstr Surg Hand Surg. 2004;38(4):236-9. doi: 10.1080/02844310410026726.

Abstract

The finding of an untreated omphalocele in adulthood is extremely rare. We report the case of a 29-year-old patient, who presented to us with a congenital defect of the abdominal wall and protrusion of underlying viscera.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Female
  • Hernia, Umbilical / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Plastic Surgery Procedures / methods*
  • Tissue Expansion
  • Treatment Outcome