Gastroschisis Figure 1

Figure 1: Typical gastroschisis with the hole just to the right of the umbilical cord. The bowel is matted, swollen, and shorter than normal. (From Grosfeld JL, et al: Congenital abdominal wall defects: current management and survival. Surg Clin North Am 61:1037, 1981.)

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Article and graphics adapted from O'Neill: Principles of Pediatric Surgery. © 2003, Elsevier.

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