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Review
. 2004 Sep-Oct;19(5):385-98.
doi: 10.1159/000078990.

Congenital abdominal wall defects: an update

R Douglas Wilson  1 , Mark P Johnson
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Review

Congenital abdominal wall defects: an update

R Douglas Wilson et al. Fetal Diagn Ther. 2004 Sep-Oct.

Abstract

Objective: To review published peer-reviewed literature regarding abdominal wall defects including gastroschisis and omphalocele.

Methods: Review of published peer-reviewed literature using Med Line 1985-2003 and textbooks.

Results: Gastroschisis and omphalocele literature is reviewed using pathology, incidence and epidemiology, prenatal evaluation, pregnancy and delivery management, postnatal outcome and fetal therapy.

Conclusion: Gastroschisis and omphalocele are common abdominal wall defects and have significant morbidity and mortality.

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