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Omphalocele
Definition
An omphalocele is an abnormality in newborns, in which the infant's intestine or other abdominal organs protrude from the infant's navel. The intestines are covered only by abdominal membrane rather than skin. The infant's intestines can be easily seen through the membrane.
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Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
Birth defects occur in approximately 25-40% of infants with an omphalocele, and they include genetic problems (chromosomal abnormalities), congenital diaphragmatic hernia, and heart defects.
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Review Date : 7/30/2002
Reviewed By : Jonathan Fanaroff, M.D., Department of Pediatrics, Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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