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Podcast: Stay Current in Pediatric Surgery
Episode: Umbilical Cord Defects
Description: This podcast discusses the work up and management of umbilical cord defects.
Dr. Todd A. Ponsky is an associate professor of surgery and pediatrics and pediatric surgeon at Akron Children's Hospital.
Dr. Kenneth S. Azarow is surgeon-in-chief for Doernbecher Children’s Hospital and Helen B. Tracy professor of pediatric surgery at Oregan Health and Science University.
Time Markers:
00:00:00 Introduction
00:02:04 Timing of surgery
00:05:18 Diagnosing an incarcerated umbilical hernia
00:07:23 Anesthesia
00:08:24 Suture preference
00:08:49 Antibiotic use
00:10:09 Umbilicoplasty
00:12:30 Management of Gastroschisis
00:14:37 Management of Omphalocele
00:16:39 Use of mesh for umbilical hernia repairs
00:17:00 Do asymptomatic umbilical hernias require operative repair?
00:18:33 Work-up and management of drainage from umbilicus
00:20:54 Ma...