Anterior abdominal wall defects
The intestines may fail to return to the abdomen in 1 in 6000 pregnancies.
There are three forms of this major congenital malformation:
- exomphalos or omphalocoele
- gastroschisis
- body stalk anomaly
Prenatal diagnosis is possible with ultrasound backed up by amniotic fluid and maternal serum testing for alpha-fetoprotein.
Exomphalos and gastroschisis are correctable surgically.
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