What the Anesthesiologist Should Know before the Operative Procedure Gastroschisis is a congenital defect of the abdominal wall which occurs in about 1:4,000 live births (Figure 1). The defect develops during the 10-14th week of gestation because of failure of the abdominal wall to close over the gut. The defect is usually apparent on prenatal…
What the Anesthesiologist Should Know before the Operative Procedure Omphalocele and gastroschisis are significant abdominal wall defects with a combined incidence of 1:2000 to 1:4000 live births. Omphalocele is the herniation of abdominal contents in the midline, composed primarily of midgut. The herniated gut often occurs with associated herniation of the liver, in a hernia…
