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Silo-assisted closure of a late-presenting diaphragmatic hernia

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The use of silicone elastomer silos in neonates with ventral abdominal defects such as omphalocele and gastroschisis has been well documented. We believe this to be the first reported use of a silo for abdominal closure in an older child with delayed presentation of a congenital diaphragmatic hernia. In addition, absorbable mesh splenopexy was used for a partly-torsed, wandering spleen.

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  1. Division of Pediatric Surgery, Loma Linda University Medical Center, 11 234 Anderson Street, 92 354, Loma Linda, CA, USA

    Steven P. Schmidt, H. Gibbs Andrews & John J. White

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Schmidt, S.P., Gibbs Andrews, H. & White, J.J. Silo-assisted closure of a late-presenting diaphragmatic hernia. Pediatr Surg Int 6, 357–358 (1991). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00178656

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