Abstract
A review of the results obtained during a 10 year period treating omphalocele are presented. Its incidence has been estimateed in 1,3/10.000 newborns. Associations with other congential anomalies were present in 60 % of cases, in special, intestinal malrotation and congenital cardiophaties. In the 85 % of cases, primary closure could be realizied at surgery. Mortality rate (25 %) was considered inferior in respect to other references.

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