associated conditions

Last reviewed 01/2018

When compared to exomphalos , associated anomalies or syndromes are rare in gastroschisis (1).

• gastrointestinal tract is involved mainly with 10-15 % of cases  having an associated intestinal atresia
• this may be due to intrauterine volvulus or to interruption of blood supply resulting from compression of part of the exposed bowel in a tight defect in the abdominal wall.
• Meckel's diverticulum and intestinal duplication have also been noted

There is said to be an association with Beckwith Wiedemann syndrome

Reference:

• (1) Poddar R, Hartley L. Exomphalos and gastroschisis Crit Care Pain (2009)  9 (2): 48-51