Background: An omphalocele is a rare congenital malformation characterized by the protrusion of abdominal contents through base umbilical cord. A defect in midline abdomen results being covered membranous sac near cord, which ultimately failure organs to return cavity early gestational stages and development an omphalocele. This study aimed address diagnosis, medical-surgical management, treatm...

Toll-like receptor (Tlr) 4 is a lipopolysaccharide (LPS) receptor that contributes to the regulation of intestinal cell homeostasis, a condition that is altered in the intestines of cystic fibrosis mice. Herein, we assessed whether Tlr4 genotype influences cystic fibrosis intestinal disease by producing and phenotyping 12-wk (adult)- and 4-day (neonate)-old mice derived from BALB cystic fibrosi...