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Could you tell me the medical term for a baby born with their intestines outside their body or have any other info on it please?
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Gastroschesis: There is a process where the stomach ; intestines do not completely enter the abdomen from their formation area in the embryonic sac. This is called gastroschesis. I no of no other entity where this description would apply.Delivery at a high risk center improves outcome.
Answered 1/15/2014
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