Abdominal wall rupture(Swelling)What is it?

This is a congenital condition in which there is a defect in the abdominal wall, causing the intestines to protrude outside the body. The defect is usually located next to the belly button. Because the abdomen is small to begin with and the intestines are swollen, it is not possible to return them to their original position immediately. This condition is often diagnosed in the fetus, and a treatment plan must be drawn up by obstetrics, neonatology, and pediatric surgery before birth.

What is the treatment?

Since the intestines cannot be returned immediately, they are placed in a bag and gradually returned to the abdomen. During this time, the baby will need to be sedated and given artificial respiration in the NICU.

Usually, the intestines will settle into the abdomen within a week, after which the pouch is removed and the defect closed. There are various methods for closing the defect.

Once the abdominal wall has closed and there are no problems with the intestinal tract, you can gradually start giving your baby milk.

What is the prognosis?

If there are no major problems with the intestinal tract, the baby will develop without any problems. Although the baby appears serious at birth, it is a disease that can lead to healthy growth if treated well.