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What is omphalocele?
omphalocele (protrusion of part of the intestine through the abdominal wall)
Are there alternatives to omphalocele repair?
There are no non-surgical alternatives to omphalocele repair
Does an omphalocele occur with other defects?
The presence of an omphalocele often occurs with other birth defects
Does omphalocele repair use an anesthesia?
The omphalocele repair is a surgical procedure performed under general anesthesia
Is an omphalocele is a defect that can be viewed on sonogram during an ultrasound?
An omphalocele is a defect that can be viewed on sonogram during an ultrasound performed while the mother is pregnant
What is an omphalocele?
when the abdominal wall is incompletely formed at birth, the internal organs of the infant can either protrude into the umbilical cord (omphalocele) or to the side of the navel (gastroschisis
When is an omphalocele repair done?
performed to repair the omphalocele defect in which all or part of the bowel and other internal organs lie on the outside of the abdomen in a hernia (sac).
When does the omphalocele develop?
The seventh to tenth week of fetal development
How common are omphaloceles?
An omphalocele occurs in about one in 5,000 live births
Omphalocele what does it mean for the outlook with a baby with omphalocele?
An omphalocele is a fancy word that means a part of the baby's intestine protrudes outside of the abdomen at the time of birth. It should be fixed by a surgeon. As with all situations, the outlook depends on the severity of the original problem and the question of whether or if it was part of a larger problem. If the original problem was small and the only problem, the outlook is probably good.
What does an omphalocele leave behind?
Whenever possible, a normal-looking belly button is created
What are the major differences between omphalocele and umbilical hernia?
Congenital omphalocele is a persistence of the herniation of the abdominal contents into the proximal part of the umbilical cord. Whereas, the umbilical hernia occurs when intestines herniate through the imperfectly closed umbilicus. SIMILARITY: Both herniation occurs thru the umbilicus. DIFFERENCE: In the umbilical hernias, the protruding mass is covered by subcutaneous tissue and skins, whereas in congenital omphalocele it's not.
