Omphalocele Repair
Definition
Omphalocele repair corrects a birth defect in which all or parts of the small intestine, liver, and large intestine are on the outside of the abdomen and enclosed in a membranous sac at birth. This procedure is similar to gastroschisis repair.
Omphalocele is frequently associated with other birth defects, such as heart defects, imperforate anus, urinary problems, and some genetic conditions. Omphalocele is similar to gastroschisis, except that the protruding organs are enclosed in a sac.
Gastroschisis and omphalocele are frequently diagnosed before birth by ultrasound examinations.
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