Abdominal Wall
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Abdominal Wall conditions
Congenital Umbilical HerniaA congenital umbilical hernia occurs when the abdominal wall fails to close properly, causing a protrusion at the umbilicus often seen in infants.GastroschisisGastroschisis is a congenital defect where the intestines protrude through an abdominal wall opening, typically to the right of the umbilicus, without a protective sac.OmphaloceleOmphalocele is a congenital abdominal wall defect with herniation of intestines into the umbilical cord, covered by a membrane, often linked to chromosomal abnormalities.