Neonatal Surgery Flashcards
1
Q
What is gastroschesis?
A
The fetal gut prolapses through a defect to the right of the umbilicus. At birth, the bowel is non-rotated, foreshortened
and covered by a fibrinous peel
2
Q
What is Exomphalous
A
An anomaly in which the intestines and sometimes the liver
are covered with a membranous amniotic sac from which
the umbilical cord arises. It may be associated with chromosomal or cardiac anomalies.
3
Q
Management of esophageal atresia
A
Resuscitate
Continuous oral suction
Refer to surgery
4
Q
Management of anorectal malformations in neonates
A
Low position malformations: anoplasty soon after birth
High: temporary colostomy then reconstructive surgery
