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Gastroschisis

Medical Definition: A congenital fissure of the abdominal wall not involving the site of insertion of the umbilical cord, and usually accompanied by protrusion of the small and part of the large intestine. (Dorland, 28th ed)
Guide Notes: do not confuse with HERNIA, UMBILICAL; do not coord with INFANT, NEWBORN, DISEASES
Previously Indexed: Abdominal Muscles/abnormalities (1966-1998)

Gastroschisis Medical Definitions and Terms

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