Gastroschisis

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  • abdominal wall defect

  • may be detected antenatally from raised AFP levels

  • abdominal wall defect separate from umbilical cord with herniation of some or all of abdominal contents

  • less commonly associated with other abnormalities than exomphalos

Treatment

  • keep gut moist by wrapping in cling film

  • surgery

 

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