Establishing a complex surgical oncology program with low morbidity and mortality at a community hospital.

Background: We report our experience with a large volume of complex oncologic resections and describe the framework necessary to develop a program with low morbidity and mortality in a community hospital.

Methods: From August 2010 to May 2014, 224 consecutive patients underwent abdominal oncological resection, at a community hospital by a single surgeon (R.N.

Teratogens inducing congenital abdominal wall defects in animal models.

Congenital abdominal wall defects are common anomalies which include gastroschisis, omphalocele and umbilical cord hernia. Recent reports indicate that gastroschisis is increasing in prevalence, whereas omphalocele has remained steady, suggesting that environmental factors may play a part in their pathogenesis. The aim of this study is to review animal teratogen studies resulting in abdominal wall defects to investigate their possible causes.