{
  "abstract": "Giant omphalocoeles, defined by a defect larger than 5 cm or significant liver herniation, present unique challenges due to viscero-abdominal disproportion. Traditional staged closure techniques aim to gradually reduce herniated organs but carry risks such as abdominal compartment syndrome and prolonged recovery. The use of an innovative vertical traction approach improves the compliance of the abdominal cavity through stretching of muscles and fascia and enables tension-free closure. We present the case of a female neonate with giant omphalocoele treated with this device.",
  "authors": [
    {
      "affiliations": [
        "School of Pediatric Surgery, University of Florence, Florence, Tuscany, Italy"
      ],
      "name": "Elena Paoli"
    },
    {
      "affiliations": [
        "School of Pediatric Surgery, University of Florence, Florence, Tuscany, Italy",
        "Department of Paediatric Surgical Specialties, Meyer Children’s Hospital IRCCS, Florence, Italy"
      ],
      "name": "Francesca Gigola"
    },
    {
      "affiliations": [
        "Surgical Oncology Unit, Bambino Gesu IRCCS, Rome, Lazio, Italy"
      ],
      "name": "Chiara Grimaldi"
    },
    {
      "affiliations": [
        "Department of Paediatric Surgical Specialties, Meyer Children’s Hospital IRCCS, Florence, Italy",
        "Department of Neuroscience, Psychology, Drug Research and Child Health, University ofFlorence, Florence, Italy"
      ],
      "name": "Antonino Morabito"
    },
    {
      "affiliations": [
        "Department of Paediatric Surgical Specialties, Meyer Children’s Hospital IRCCS, Florence, Italy",
        "Department of Neuroscience, Psychology, Drug Research and Child Health, University ofFlorence, Florence, Italy"
      ],
      "name": "Riccardo Coletta"
    }
  ],
  "title": "Use of a vertical traction device in a two-stage repair of a giant omphalocoele",
  "uid": "3098bdb0-0724-5c7c-bbd8-088fa470553f"
}