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Ramnik V Patel¹, Bharat More, C K Sinha

¹Department of Paediatric Urology, University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK. ramnik@doctors.org.uk

BMJ Case Reports

|August 2, 2013

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Gastroschisis, a common abdominal wall defect, typically occurs beside the umbilical cord. This report details a rare case of gastroschisis on the inferior side of a normal umbilical cord, successfully treated with primary repair.

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Area of Science:

Medical Science
Pediatric Surgery
Neonatal Care

Background:

Gastroschisis is a congenital abdominal wall defect characterized by a defect to the right of the umbilicus.
It affects the central abdominal wall, exposing the intestines.
This condition requires prompt surgical intervention in newborns.

Observation:

A rare case of gastroschisis was observed in a male neonate.
The abdominal wall defect was located on the inferior side of an intact and normal umbilical cord.
This anatomical presentation differs from typical gastroschisis cases.

Findings:

The infant with this unusual gastroschisis presentation underwent primary repair.
The surgical management resulted in an uneventful recovery.
This case represents a novel variation of gastroschisis, previously unreported.

Implications:

This case expands the known spectrum of gastroschisis presentations.
It highlights the importance of considering atypical anatomical locations for abdominal wall defects.
Further research into the embryological origins of such variations may be warranted.