Congenital abdominal wall defects: an update

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

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.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Disease Models, Animal
  • Female
  • Gastroschisis* / diagnosis
  • Gastroschisis* / etiology
  • Gastroschisis* / therapy
  • Hernia, Umbilical* / diagnosis
  • Hernia, Umbilical* / etiology
  • Hernia, Umbilical* / therapy
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Pregnancy
  • Prenatal Diagnosis
  • Treatment Outcome