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OMPHALOCELE AND SSRI ANTIDEPRESSANTS Omphalocele Birth Defects in infant children Linked to Antidepressants Taken by Mothers During Pregnancy The Mulligan Law Firm and DrugRxRecall is actively evaluating omphalocele lawsuits / cases originating from all 50 states. If you or somebody you know took a SSRI antidepressant while pregnant and your child was born with an omphalocele, you should contact our lawyers immediately. You may be entitled to compensation. We are actively seeking birth defects claims like these in order to represent the legal interests of children and families affected by the manufacturer’s failure to warn mothers of the potential for congenital birth defects as a result of taking their products.
What is Omphalocele? An omphalocele is a congenital hernia in which the infant’s intestine and/or other abdominal organs protrude out of the belly button or navel area. Omphaloceles occur when the abdominal wall does not close properly during fetal development. In newborn babies suffering from this tragic condition, the intestines are covered by a thin layer of transparent tissue. The extent and seriousness to which abdominal organs protrude through the base of the umbilical cord will vary with each individual case. What SSRI Antidepressants Are Linked to Omphalocele? The following antidepressants are the primary drugs linked to the development of omphalocele in newborn infants and babies if their mothers took these drugs during pregnancy: •Zoloft (Sertraline) •Paxil (Paroxetine) •Lexapro (Escitalopram) •Celexa (Citalopram) •Prozac (Fluoxetine) •Symbyax (fluoxetine and olanzapine) •Wellbutrin (Bupropion) •Effexor (Venlafaxine) •Generics and other types of this class of drugs (SSRI). Omphalocele Repair Omphalocele repair is a surgery to fix the birth defect in the wall of the stomach area in which all or parts of the small intestine and/or other organs stick outside the abdomen in a thin sac. The goal of surgery is to place the abdominal organs back into the baby’s body and repair the defect to the extent that the skilled surgeon can do this for each individual case. The intestines and other organs can usually be gently returned to their intended locations with the help of a plastic pouch called a silo. The surgeon will make a cut to remove the sac around the organs, and the intestine is examined closely for signs of damage or other defects prior to completion of the surgery. Unhealthy and/or abnormal parts of the organs will be surgically removed, and the healthy parts are then stitched together. Do I Have an Omphalocele Lawsuit? Our attorneys are currently accepting potential omphalocele claims originating in all 50 states.
If you or somebody you know took a SSRI antidepressant during pregnancy and your child was born with an omphalocele, you should contact us immediately. You may be entitled to compensation.   Do not delay, as failure to act may cause your legal rights to be lost if your statute of limitations passes. Your birth defect claim is helpful to others as it may help protect other babies from the same birth defect by helping to send a clear message to the large pharmaceutical companies that their failure to properly warn and other behavior is unacceptable. Therefore, your legal action can possibly help this unfortunate side effect become better known, and also encourage companies to provide better warnings that this type of side effect can occur. Who We Are
The Mulligan Law Firm, a national law firm located in Dallas, Texas, provides legal information and resources for injured individuals and their families. The firm has successfully resolved over $600,000,000 in claims for its clients. Formed in 1995, it has been helping people for almost 15 years, with the strength and experience to represent plaintiffs in all 50 states. You may be entitled to compensation for your injuries. We take all cases on a contingency-fee basis, which means you do not pay for our services unless you receive an award or compensation. Do not delay, as your rights and compensation may be lost forever if you wait. Statutes of limitations vary by state, and failure to act immediately may cause you to lose your potential legal rights forever.  We thank Wikipedia for the information below and encourage you to support their work. Please see main article, Discussion Tab, Contributors List, and additional information on this article here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Omphalocoele Omphalocele, from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Classification and external resources ICD-10 Q79.2 ICD-9 756.79 OMIM 164750 DB 23647 eMedicine rad/483 MeSH D006554 An omphalocele (British English: omphalocoele) is a type of abdominal wall defect in which the intestines, liver, and occasionally other organs remain outside of the abdomen in a sac because of a defect in the development of the muscles of the abdominal wall. Presentation The sac, which is formed from an outpouching of peritoneum, protrudes in the midline, through the umbilicus (navel). It is normal for the intestines to protrude from the abdomen, into the umbilical cord, until about the tenth week of pregnancy, after which they return to inside the fetal abdomen. The omphalocele can be mild, with only a small loop of intestines present outside the abdomen, or severe, containing most of the abdominal organs. In severe cases surgical treatment is made more difficult because the infant's abdomen is abnormally small because it had no need to expand to accommodate the developing organs. The presence of an omphalocele is often associated with cardiac defects.[citation needed] Screening An omphalocele is often detected through AFP screening or a detailed fetal ultrasound. Genetic counseling and genetic testing such as amniocentesis is usually offered during the pregnancy. Causes Some cases of omphalocele are believed to be due to an underlying genetic disorder, such as Edward's syndrome (Trisomy 18)[1][2] or Patau Syndrome (Trisomy 13). Related Conditions Gastroschisis is a similar birth defect, but in gastroschisis the umbilical cord is not involved and the lesion is usually to the right of midline. Parts of organs may be free in the amniotic fluid, and not enclosed in a membranous (peritoneal) sac. This condition is less commonly associated with other defects than omphalocele. Other related syndromes are Pentalogy of Cantrell, Beckwith-Wiedemann, and OEIS Complex. References1.^ Kanagawa SL, Begleiter ML, Ostlie DJ, Holcomb G, Drake W, Butler MG (2002). "Omphalocele in three generations with autosomal dominant transmission". J. Med. Genet. 39 (3): 184–5. doi:10.1136/jmg.39.3.184. PMC 1735073. PMID 11897819. http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/articlerender.fcgi?tool=pmcentrez&artid=1735073. 2.^ Yatsenko SA, Mendoza-Londono R, Belmont JW, Shaffer LG (2003). "Omphalocele in trisomy 3q: further delineation of phenotype". Clin. Genet. 64 (5): 404–13. doi:10.1034/j.1399-0004.2003.00159.x. PMID 14616763. External linksThe Brown Fetal Treatment Program - Providence, Rhode Island at Brown University Fetal Treatment Center:   Omphalocele at UCSF
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