Gastroschisis
It
is a birth defects characterized by a protrusion of abdominal contents through
the body wall directly into the amniotic cavity
Situation:
lateral umbilicus usually on the right
Cause:
due to abnormal closure of the body wall around the connecting stalk , more
common in young women , cocaine user
Covering
of protruded structure : not covered by
peritoneum or amnion
Features
:
1.
bowel may be damaged by exposure to
amniotic fluid
2.
1/10000 births
3.
large region of intestine may damage due to of lose of blood supply due to rotation of gut
(volvulus)
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