Omphalocele and gastroschisis

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Note the membrane covering the abdominal contents in this omphalocele

From collection of J.J. Tepas III, MD, FACS, FAAP

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Once intestinal contents are fully reduced into the abdomen, closure of the abdominal wall follows

From collection of J.J. Tepas III, MD, FACS, FAAP

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The ventral hernia is repaired in a 6-year-old girl born with omphalocele

From collection of J.J. Tepas III, MD, FACS, FAAP

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The abdominal wall defect in omphalocele is covered with a synthetic membrane

From collection of J.J. Tepas III, MD, FACS, FAAP

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A staged repair of gastroschisis involves the placement of a silo to reduce contents into the abdomen

From collection of J.J. Tepas III, MD, FACS, FAAP

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A ventral hernia results from synthetic wall closure of the omphalocele

From collection of J.J. Tepas III, MD, FACS, FAAP

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Extruded gut in abdominal wall defect

From collection of J.J. Tepas III, MD, FACS, FAAP

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This ruptured omphalocele is similar in appearance to gastroschisis

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Immediately after delivery, an infant with gastroschisis is placed in a protective bowel bag

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