Birth defect involving an opening in the abdominal wall, through which the abdominal organs bulge out. This birth defect requires surgery to be repaired.
developmental abnormality, which occurs as an abdominal wall defect associated with evisceration of the intestine. (More? GIT Abnormalities)
refers to a defect (hole) in the abdominal wall of the fetus or newborn, through which intestines or other abdominal organs can protrude. In gastroschisis, the hole is to the (patient's) left of the belly button.
intestines are not covered with a membrane, and are located outside of the abdominal cavity.
a birth defect in which there is an opening in your developing baby's abdominal wall
condition where the intestines protrude through a hole in the abdomen to the side of the umbilical cord; part of the category abdominal wall defects.
A birth defect in the belly wall causing the intestine to be found outside of the belly. For more information see the Factsheet on Gastroschisis.
A birth defect in which an opening in the abdominal wall allows the intestines to protrude.
A congenital opening of the abdominal wall with protrusion of the intestines. This condition is surgically treated. Contrast with Omphalocele, below.
A congenital defect in which a fissure is present in the wall of the abdomen, often with protrusion.
Gastroschisis is a type of abdominal wall defect in which the intestines and sometimes other organs develop outside the fetal abdomen through an opening in the abdominal wall. This defect is the result of obstruction of the omphalomesenteric vessels during development. It is often detected through AFP screening or a detailed fetal ultrasound.