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
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