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Gastroschisis

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Gastroschisis is a birth defect that develops in a baby while a woman is pregnant. This condition occurs when an opening forms in the baby's abdominal wall. The baby's bowel pushes through this hole. It then develops outside of the baby's body in the amniotic fluid.

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This video explains gastroschisis, a birth defect that develops during pregnancy. It describes an opening forming in the baby's abdominal wall, with the baby's bowel pushing through the hole and developing outside the body in the amniotic fluid.

Key points

  • Gastroschisis is defined as a birth defect
  • An opening in the baby's abdominal wall is described
  • Bowel developing outside the body in amniotic fluid is explained

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This video presents “Gastroschisis” — Gastroschisis is a birth defect that develops in a baby while a woman is pregnant. This condition occurs when an opening forms in the baby's abdominal wall. The baby's bowel pushes through this hole. It then develops outside of the baby's. Whether you are preparing for a procedure, studying the technique, or learning how a condition is assessed, the recording shows the process as it is performed in practice.

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