What the neonatologists need to know about the Cantrell’s pentalogy

Cantrell’s pentalogy is a congenital syndrome that includes multiple defects which predispose the fetus to a high mortality rate. Over time, the association of malformations defining this syndrome has changed accepting incomplete forms, or forms that associate other anomalies. The therapeutic strategy in Cantrell's pentalogy is an intensely debated one as it deals with newborns having a low survival rate and multiple malformations. Once treatment is started for certain malformations it can lead to the aggravation of others. In conclusion, a conservative approach is recommended, with the initiation of surgical treatment after the stabilization of the newborn. A multidisciplinary approach is needed to achieve optimal results in these difficult cases.