Common Pediatric Surgeries Flashcards
Defect of anterior abdominal wall to the right of the umbilical cord- Gastroschisis or Omphalocele?
Gastroschisis
Which is more common- gastroschisis or omphalocele?
Omphalocele
Which is associated with other anomalies-gastroschisis or omphalocele?
Omphalocele
Which one is the umbilical cord within the defect-gastroschisis or omphalocele?
Omphalocele
Which is considered a lateral defect (to the right)-gastroschisis or omphalocele?
Gastroschisis
Which is associated with Beckwith-Wiedemann Syndrome-gastroschisis or omphalocele??
Omphalocele
Which is associated with less damage to the abdominal contents- gastroschisis or omphalocele?
Omphalocele
Which is associated with only large and small intestine involvement- gastroschisis or omphalocele?
Gastroschisis
Which is associated with small fascial defect (2-5cm)- gastroschisis or omphalocele?
Gastroschisis
What vascular event is associated with gastroschisis?
Abnormality of the right omphalomesenteric artery and/or right umbilical vein
What are the 5 abnormalities associated with Beckwith- Wiedemann Syndrome?
- Omphalocele
- Visceromegaly
- Macroglossia
- Microcephaly
- Hypoglycemia
What is the preferred method of abdominal wall abnormalities- primary repair or staged?
Staged
Over how many days is the abdominal cavity repaired over in a staged repair approach?
3-14 days
What are some negative effects of tight abdominal closure?
- Impairs diaphragmatic excursion (inadequate ventilation, increased airway pressure)
- Impedes venous return (profound hypotension)
- Aortocaval compression (bowel ischemia, decreased CO, renal and hepatic dysfunction).
What are unsafe primary abdominal closure parameters?
- Intragastric pressure >20mmHg
- Change in CVP >4mmHg from baseline
- EtCO2 > 50mmHg
- Peak Inspiratory Pressure > 35 cm H2O
How should massive fluid losses be mitigated for abdominal wall abnormalities?
MIVF 2-4 x maintenance rate
Urine output 1-2ml/kg/hr.
Normothermia with covered abd contents with warm saline soaked gauze
What are post-operative management for abdominal wall abnormalities?
- Mech vent for 24-48hrs
- Fluid requirements watched closely
- Cynanotic lower limbs and bowel ischemia
- Prevent infection
- Prolonged post-operative ileus (TPN required for days).
Post-operative complications for abdominal wall repair?
- Pneumonia
- NEC
- Renal insufficiency
- Abdominal wall breakdown
- GERD
How frequent is CDH in live births?
1: 2,000-5,000