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6384462

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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
4
pubmed:dateCreated
1984-11-5
pubmed:abstractText
Eleven fetuses with omphalocele and two with gastroschisis were diagnosed by prenatal ultrasonographic examination. Intact omphalocele was accurately distinguished from gastroschisis by detection of a membranous sac covering the herniated viscera, by liver protruding from the abdomen, and by the frequent association of major structural anomalies. Gastroschisis was characterized by the absence of these findings and the presence of bowel loops floating freely in the amniotic fluid. Nine of eleven fetuses with omphaloceles had other major malformations and did not survive. Two small omphaloceles and two gastroschises were correctly diagnosed as isolated defects, free from associated anomalies. All four underwent maternal transport and were successfully managed with good outcome. Prenatal ultrasonography allows rational decisions about perinatal management by distinguishing between omphalocele and gastroschisis and by screening for associated anatomic defects. Karyotype analysis should be a part of the prenatal workup. Most isolated defects can be followed and delivered normally near term. Accurate prenatal diagnosis allows maternal transport and in a few cases may alter the timing or mode of delivery.
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
IM
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:month
Aug
pubmed:issn
0022-3468
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:volume
19
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
408-13
pubmed:dateRevised
2004-11-17
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:year
1984
pubmed:articleTitle
Management of the fetus with an abdominal wall defect.
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article