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An unusual association of left-sided gastroschisis and persistent right umbilical vein
Ingrid Anne Mandy Schierz1, Giuseppa Pinello1, Mario Giuffrè1
1Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, A.U.O.P. "P. Giaccone", Department of Sciences for Health Promotion and Mother and Child Care "G. D'Alessandro" University of Palermo Palermo Italy.
Abstract:
Gastroschisis is a full-thickness congenital abdominal wall defect usually occurring to the right of the umbilicus. About twenty cases of left-sided gastroschisis have been reported, without reference to the laterality of the umbilical vein. This first case highlights the importance of considering and reporting this association by the perinatal team.
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