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Omphalocele    See images

Overview | Symptoms | Treatment

Definition:

Omphalocele is a herniation of the intestine or other abdominal contents through the umbilical root which is covered only by peritoneum (the abdominal membrane) rather than skin.

Causes and Risks

An omphalocele is a relatively frequent abnormality of the newborn that occurs in approximately 1 out of 5,000 births. The intestines can be easily visualized through the thin translucent peritoneal membrane.

Significant associated congenital anomalies occur in approximately 25-40% of infants with an omphalocele, and they include chromosomal abnormalities, congenital diapragmatic hernia, and cardiac defects.

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