--- title: fasciotens®Pediatric to treat congenital defects description: Treat congenital defects like omphaloceles and gastroschisis in a standardized and approved way with the fasciotens Pediatric solution --- [Go Back Up](https://www.fasciotens.com/pediatric#top) [Skip to Content](https://www.fasciotens.com/pediatric#body) [![fasciotens home](https://www.fasciotens.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Logos/fasciotens_logo_aws_2020.png?width=200&height=52&name=fasciotens_logo_aws_2020.png "fasciotens home")](https://www.fasciotens.com?hsLang=en) Toggle Menu - [Open Abdomen](https://www.fasciotens.com/abdomen) Toggle children for Open Abdomen Main Menu (Press to Return) \> Open Abdomen - [Discover more](https://www.fasciotens.com/abdomen) - [Publications & Case Reports](https://www.fasciotens.com/case-reports-abdomen) - [E-learning courses](https://academy.fasciotens.com/pages/abdomen) - [How-tos & Instructions](https://www.fasciotens.com/how-tos-abdomen) - [Complex Hernias](https://www.fasciotens.com/hernia) Toggle children for Complex Hernias Main Menu (Press to Return) \> Complex Hernias - [Discover more](https://www.fasciotens.com/hernia) - [Publications & Case Reports](https://www.fasciotens.com/case-reports-hernia) - [E-learning courses](https://academy.fasciotens.com/collections/hernia) - [How-tos & Instructions](https://www.fasciotens.com/how-tos-hernia) - [Congenital Defects](https://www.fasciotens.com/pediatric) Toggle children for Congenital Defects Main Menu (Press to Return) \> Congenital Defects - [Discover more](https://www.fasciotens.com/pediatric) - [How-tos & Instructions](https://www.fasciotens.com/how-tos-pediatric) - [Congresses & Workshops](https://www.fasciotens.com/congresses-workshops) - Services Toggle children for Services Main Menu (Press to Return) \> Services - [E-Learning](https://academy.fasciotens.com) - [Case Discussion](https://www.fasciotens.com/case-discussion) - [Product Feedback & Complaints](https://www.fasciotens.com/product-feedback) - [Downloads](https://www.fasciotens.com/downloads) - [Newsletter](https://www.fasciotens.com/newsletter) - [About us](https://www.fasciotens.com/about-us) - [Local Distribution Partners](https://www.fasciotens.com/contact#distributor) - [Contact](https://www.fasciotens.com/contact) - - [English](https://www.fasciotens.com/pediatric) - [Deutsch](https://www.fasciotens.com/de/pediatric) # *fasciotens®Pediatric* Standardize the treatment of congenital abdominal wall defects Abdominal wall closure of congenital and acquired abdominal wall defects in newborns and infants remains to be a surgical challenge. To date, there is no general accepted standard for therapy. In cases where primary closure of the defect is not possible, different (often self-made) techniques are applied, which do not follow a common standard. Learn more about how to treat these challenging defects in a standardized and reproducible way. ![Pediatric Application](https://www.fasciotens.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Products/Pediatric_Application_650x690.jpg?width=650&height=690&name=Pediatric_Application_650x690.jpg) ![Pediatric Device](https://www.fasciotens.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Products/Pediatric_650x690.jpg?width=650&height=690&name=Pediatric_650x690.jpg) Improve treatment outcomes for the youngest ## Why do pediatric surgeons choose the fasciotens® solution? ### Increase intra-abdominal volume By applying quantifiable, vertical traction to the lateral abdominal wall, myofascial stretching is achieved relatively easily in newborns. By following this staged closure procedure, it's possible to create **enough space in the abdominal cavity** to relocate the prolapsing organs.  ### Quantifiable traction The fasciotens® system is clinically established and supports standarization of abdominal wall treatment in newborns. Quantifiable and reproducible traction is applied to the lateral abdominal wall made visible by the integrated scale to adapt to different patient conditions. ### Easy integration into daily ICU routines The device was designed to be used hassle-free in daily care. It can be applied and removed within seconds in case of emergency or patient care. Throrough training of the ICU team is a key step during our onboarding process. ![Solutions\_Videopreview\_Pediatric Animation](https://www.fasciotens.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Website%20Images/Solutions_Videopreview_Pediatric%20Animation.png?width=1000&height=600&name=Solutions_Videopreview_Pediatric%20Animation.png) × How does it work? ## Standardized fascial traction for congenital abdominal wall defects in newborns and infants The fasciotens®Pediatric device applies controlled and quantifiable vertical traction to the abdominal wall.   **Watch the video to get more insight.** Support ### Learn more about fasciotens®Pediatric ![Quick Navigation\_Abdomen\_Case Report\_Tile](https://www.fasciotens.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Website%20Images/Quick%20Navigation_Abdomen_Case%20Report_Tile.jpg?width=500&height=304&name=Quick%20Navigation_Abdomen_Case%20Report_Tile.jpg) #### [Discover the case reports](https://www.example.com) ![Quick Navigation\_Testimonials\_Pediatric\_Tile](https://www.fasciotens.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Website%20Images/Quick%20Navigation_Testimonials_Pediatric_Tile.jpg?width=500&height=304&name=Quick%20Navigation_Testimonials_Pediatric_Tile.jpg) #### [Hear what your colleagues say](https://www.fasciotens.com/pediatric#testimonial) ![Quick Navigation\_0000\_E-learning\_Tile](https://www.fasciotens.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Website%20Images/Quick%20Navigation_0000_E-learning_Tile.jpg?width=500&height=304&name=Quick%20Navigation_0000_E-learning_Tile.jpg) #### [Get started with the e-learning](https://www.example.com) ![Quick Navigation\_How Tos\_Tile](https://www.fasciotens.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Website%20Images/Quick%20Navigation_How%20Tos_Tile.jpg?width=500&height=304&name=Quick%20Navigation_How%20Tos_Tile.jpg) #### [Download instructions & guides](https://www.example.com) ![Infographics\_Pediatric](https://www.fasciotens.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Website%20Images/Infographics_Pediatric.jpg?width=800&height=800&name=Infographics_Pediatric.jpg) Publication ## Use of a new vertical traction device for early traction-assisted staged closure of congenital abdominal wall defects: a prospective series of 16 patients Ziegler, AM., Svoboda, D., Lüken-Darius, B. et al. **Pediatric Surgery International 40, 172 (2024)** First multi-centre study to explore feasibility and safety of fasciotens®Pediatric device in giant Omphaloceles (GOC) and complex Gastroschisis (GS). The authors conclude that the device enabled an early tension-free closure of the defects. - **Traction forces btw. 500g - 1.000g (\<50% of the patient's weight) applied** - **Abdominal wall closure after a median time of 7 days (GOC) / 5 days (GS)** - **No hernia formation after mean follow-up of 12 months** - **No device-related adverse events** [Download the publication](https://www.fasciotens.com/hubfs/Publications/Ziegler%202024%20-%20Use%20of%20a%20new%20vertical%20traction%20device%20for%20early%20traction%E2%80%90assisted%20staged.pdf?hsLang=en) ## Frequently Asked Questions Is it save to use fasciotens®Pediatric? fasciotens®Pediatric is a CE certified and approved device to use in newborns and infants. It meets all requirements of the high standards of the European Medical Device Regulation (MDR). Well-known university hospitals like University Hospital Bonn, Germany are using the device regularly.  Why are no publications available for the device? As a small company, we don't have the funds of super big corporations who can sponsor studies with massive financial support for fast results. We therefore rely on the medical community to come up with publications.  Currently, a multi-centric study is ongoing and seems to be ready for publication in 2024.  How can I integrate the device into daily routines? Your team will be trained thoroughly by our fasciotens® experts. They can perform all their daily tasks as usual. What's the procedure for my first application? Just reach out to your local fasciotens partner or directly to us. One of our surgeons or fasciotens® specialists will discuss your case with you and together we agree on whether fasciotens is suitable. We will make sure that you will have a fasciotens® expert at your side during the treatment. [Read all FAQs](https://www.example.com) ## Surgeons' opinions on fasciotens®Pediatric "fasciotens®Pediatric is a method that applies controlled traction to the abdominal wall. The initial results of using the device in the treatment of abdominal wall malformations in newborns are very promising." ![Udo Rolle](https://www.fasciotens.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Testimonials_Surgeons/Udo%20Rolle.jpg?width=250&height=250&name=Udo%20Rolle.jpg) **Prof. Udo Rolle** Head of Pediatric Surgery, University Hospital Frankfurt "We have used the device 5 times in the treatment of congenital abdominal wall defects: It is surprising how much gain in length of the fascia can be achieved by applying one cycle of intraoperative traction. Also with prolonged use over several days, the increase of volume of the abdominal cavity is enormous." ![Daniel Svoboda](https://www.fasciotens.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Testimonials_Surgeons/Daniel%20Svoboda.jpg?width=100&height=100&name=Daniel%20Svoboda.jpg) **Dr. Daniel Svoboda** Senior Consultant, University Hospital Mannheim "The pressure relief on the abdominal organs was crucial for our 3-month-old patient after multiple abdominal compartment syndromes caused by a metastasised neuroblastoma with massive hepatomegalie: We were able continue with the chemotherapy continuously despite the ongoing expansion of the metastatic liver. After several weeks of open abdomen treatment with fasciotens, "being tumour free" was celebrated at Christmas!" ![Manuel Besendoerfer](https://www.fasciotens.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Testimonials_Surgeons/Manuel%20Besendoerfer.jpg?width=2363&height=2364&name=Manuel%20Besendoerfer.jpg) **Dr. Manuel Besendörfer** Head of Pediatric Surgery, University Hospital Erlangen ![Elearning\_Abdomen](https://www.fasciotens.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Website%20Images/Elearning_Abdomen.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&name=Elearning_Abdomen.jpg) ## Watch the e-learning course about fasciotens®Pediatric Join this course for a thorough introduction to applying the fasciotens®Pediatric device during surgery. The course includes a 3-minute set-up tutorial which you and your team can easily re-watch before each application.  Get started --- ##### Sources & references - erst veröffentlichen, wenn wir eine Publikation haben [![fasciotens home](https://www.fasciotens.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Logos/fasciotens_logo_aws_2020.png?width=200&height=52&name=fasciotens_logo_aws_2020.png "fasciotens home")](https://fasciotens.com?hsLang=en) - [About us](https://www.fasciotens.com/about-us) - [Contact](https://www.fasciotens.com/contact) - [Privacy](https://www.fasciotens.com/privacy) - [Terms & conditions](https://www.fasciotens.com/terms-conditions) - [Imprint](https://www.fasciotens.com/imprint) [tel:+4920199999630](tel:+4920199999630) [mailto:info@fasciotens.de](mailto:info@fasciotens.de)