A birth defect in which the stomach and intestines protrude through improperly formed abdominal wall muscles and float in the amniotic fluid.
our baby was born at thirty two weeks with gastroschisis that is the earliest that we know of
Congenital defects of the lungs, omphalocele, fetal gastroschisis, bowel obstructions, hypoplastic left heart syndrome, X-linked severe combined immunodeficiency syndrome, spina bifida.
Usually caused by a narrowing in the small intestine.
Jamie Carragher
Yes! I had it and am now 11 weeks pregnant.
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In which the blood flow through the left side of the heart is obstructed.
performed to repair the other abdominal wall defect through which the bowel thrusts out with no protective sac present. Gastroschisis is a life-threatening condition that requires immediate medical intervent
Gastroschisis does not show a significant gender preference; it occurs with roughly equal frequency in boys and girls. However, some studies have suggested a slightly higher prevalence in males, but the differences are not substantial. Overall, while there may be minor variations, gastroschisis is generally considered to affect both genders similarly.
A birth defect in which portions of the stomach, liver, and intestines protrude through an opening in the abdominal wall.
Gastroschisis
A congenital defect characterized by incomplete closure of the abdominal wall with protrusion of the viscera. Usually requiring immediate pediatric surgery for a child born with the devastating condition.