Use of Cadaveric Skin Graft for Staged Gastroschisis Repair in a Premature Infant
Daniel F. Labuz;Morris J. Asch;Terry L. Buchmiller;
neonatology2020Vol. 117pp. 771-775
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Abstract
Gastroschisis is a congenital abdominal wall defect that, when simple, has excellent overall outcomes. However, morbidity increases with prematurity. A staged approach to closure is often needed until the infant can tolerate definitive repair. We demonstrate the novel use of cadaveric skin allograft as a defect patch, exploiting a tolerant neonatal