ANY structural defect resulting from a loss of normal supporting tissues should always be repaired whenever possible. When large areas of the chest-wall framework are removed to effect radical ...

Giant omphalocele and related abdominal wall defects represent a formidable spectrum of congenital anomalies characterised by the herniation of abdominal contents through the base of the umbilical ...

For a bacterial cell, the cell-wall is vital in determining the shape of the cell and to maintain its structural integrity. This is a unique feature of bacterial cells, and several antibiotics work by ...

Considering taking supplements to treat Abdominal wall defects? Below is a list of common natural remedies used to treat or reduce the symptoms of Abdominal wall defects. Follow the links to read ...

Abdominal wall hernia disease is often a complex problem and the treatment options are numerous, especially with the ongoing development of new prosthetic materials or tacking devices. As such, a ...

What if your baby was born with some of its internal organs outside the body? You may not have heard of gastroschisis before, and therefore think it’s a rare condition. But rates of this birth defect ...

Gastroschisis, a congenital abdominal wall defect, has transformed from a uniformly fatal condition to one with a 95% survival rate through surgical advancements over the past six decades. The primary ...