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Omphalocele
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Omphalocele Symptoms & Signs
An omphalocele is clearly evident by a defect in the abdominal wall at the navel through which the abdominal contents protrude. There are different sizes of omphaloceles. Smaller ones have only intestine protruding, while larger ones may have the liver or spleen protruding as well.
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• Definition
• Omphalocele Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
• Omphalocele Symptoms & Signs
• Omphalocele Diagnosis & Tests
• Omphalocele Treatment
• Omphalocele Prognosis
• Omphalocele Complications
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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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