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Omphalocele
Definition:
An omphalocele is an abnormality in newborns in which the infant's intestine or other abdominal organs protrude from the navel. The intestines are covered only by abdominal membrane, and can be easily se Text Continues Below
en.Causes, incidence, and risk factors:
Birth defects occur in approximately 25 - 40% of infants with an omphalocele, and they may include genetic problems (chromosomal abnormalities), congenital diaphragmatic hernia, and heart defects.
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