Gastroschisis
Definition
Gastroschisis is a birth defect in which an infant's intestines stick out of the body through a defect on one side of the umbilical cord. See also: Gastroschisis repair
Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
Gastroschisis is a type of hernia. Hernia means "rupture.” Babies with this condition have a hole in the abdominal wall, usually on the right side of the umbilical cord. The child's intestines usually stick out (protrude) through the hole. The condition looks similar to an omphalocele. An omphalocele, however, is a birth defect in which the infant's intestine or other abdominal organs stick out of the belly button area and are covered with a membrane.
Other related birth defects are rare in patients with gastroschisis.
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