Question 1

whats the difference of omphalocele and gastroschisis?

Accepted Answer

Location: These are both birth defects where the intestine comes out of the abdominal wall through a defect. An omphalocele will be covered by a membrane, and there is a higher risk of other birth defects with this condition.  Here are some links:
http://www.Ncbi.Nlm.Nih.Gov/pubmedhealth/pmh0001987/

http://www.Ncbi.Nlm.Nih.Gov/pubmedhealth/pmh0001989/.

Question 2

can radiology be used to distinguish between an omphalocele and gastroschisis?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: If the fetus cooperates an  ultrasound technician may be able to get enough images of the area involved to sort out the two. It also depends on the size of the defect.

Question 3

can an ultrasound distinguish between an omphalocele and gastroschisis?

Accepted Answer

Usually, yes.: Omphalocele comes from the umbilicus and is covered by a membrane, which makes it relatively smooth appearing.
Gastroschisis has no covering so the intestinal loops are free in the amniotic fluid and have the appearance of a pom-pom.

Question 4

is  a gastroschisis or omphalocele the same?

Accepted Answer

No: Omphalocele is an abdominal wall defect through the umbilical ring.  Gastroschisis is an abdominal wall defect that usually occur to the right of the umbilical cord/umbilical ring.  Omphalocele usually has an amniotic sac, gastroschisis does not.  Omphalocele has a higher association with other congenital anomalies compared to gastroschisis.

Question 5

which is worse: gastroschisis or an omphalocele?

Accepted Answer

Comparison: Omphalocele is usually associated with other congenital problems. like heart or genetics defects which affect long term outcome. 
Gastroschisis is not associated with other problems, but it could be challenging for surgical repair and gut function afterwards

Question 6

which is worse: an omphalocele or gastroschisis?

Accepted Answer

Gastroschesis: These tend to be much more difficult to manage.

Question 7

what is the prognosis of gastroschisis and an omphalocele?

Accepted Answer

Good: gastroschisis without intestinal injury is 100% survivable. Omphalocele on the other hand is associated with major heart and CNS defects that may prove quite significant.

Question 8

what is the difference between gastroschisis and omphalocele?

Accepted Answer

Location: These are both birth defects where the intestine comes out of the abdominal wall through a defect. An omphalocele will be covered by a membrane, and there is a higher risk of other birth defects with this condition.  Here are some links:
http://www.Ncbi.Nlm.Nih.Gov/pubmedhealth/pmh0001987/

http://www.Ncbi.Nlm.Nih.Gov/pubmedhealth/pmh0001989/.

Question 9

can radiology distinguish between gastroschisis and an omphalocele?

Accepted Answer

Yes most of the time: usually diagnosis is made during prenatal ultrasound

Question 10

can an ultrasound detect gastroschisis or an omphalocele?

Accepted Answer

Ultrasound: most of the times diagnosis is made prenatally, few times it is difficult to differentiate between the two based on ultrasound

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