Gastroschisis

A congenital defect with major fissure in the ABDOMINAL WALL lateral to, but not at, the UMBILICUS. This results in the extrusion of VISCERA. Unlike OMPHALOCELE, herniated structures in gastroschisis are not covered by a sac or PERITONEUM.

Also Known As:

Congenital Fissure of the Abdominal Cavity; Gastroschises

Musculoskeletal Diseases: 751
- Musculoskeletal Abnormalities: 46
  - Gastroschisis: 674
Congenital, Hereditary, and Neonatal Diseases and Abnormalities: 960
- Congenital Abnormalities: 26404
  - Musculoskeletal Abnormalities: 46
    - Gastroschisis: 674
Signs and Symptoms Pathological Conditions
- Anatomical Pathological Conditions
  - Hernia: 7811
    - Abdominal Hernia: 675
      - Gastroschisis: 674

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