Gastroschisis Repair
Alternate Names : Abdominal Wall Defect Repair
Definition
This surgery corrects a congenital defect called gastroschisis, in which all or parts of the small intestine, and other internal organs protrude outside of the abdomen. Gastroschisis is an abdominal wall defect located to the side of the umbilical cord (umbilicus). The infant is born with intestines protruding through this defect and no protective sac is present.
Gastroschisis is rarely associated with other birth defects. Gastroschisis and omphalocele (a similar defect) are frequently diagnosed by ultrasound examinations before birth. See also omphalocele repair.
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