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Omphalocele
An omphalocele is a birth defect in the wall of the abdomen allowing the protrusion of intestine, liver, and/or other abdominal organs.
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Why did my baby get omphalocele?
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What symptoms suggest omphalocele?
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How common is omphalocele in children?
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What are the symptoms of an omphalocele?
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Is there any teratogenic cause of omphalocele?
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A 32-year old male asked:
What is the definition or description of: Omphalocele?
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A 43-year old asked:
My friends baby has omphalocele. What are the odds the baby will live?
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A 46-year old asked:
What's omphalocele or gastroschesis?
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Is a gastroschisis or omphalocele the same?
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Which is worse: gastroschisis or an omphalocele?
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Which is worse: an omphalocele or gastroschisis?
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What is the prognosis of gastroschisis and an omphalocele?
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What are their any alternatives to surgery for omphalocele?
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What is the difference between gastroschisis and omphalocele?
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A 21-year old female asked:
I was born with the omphalocele & am wondering if since I was born with this defect if I'd ever be able to have children of my own?!
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A 40-year old asked:
What is the treatment for an omphalocele?
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A 47-year old asked:
What causes omphalocele and is it a highrisk pregnancy?
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Question about omphalocele? Is it genetic?
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Are there non-surgical methods to treat omphalocele?
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A 36-year old asked:
Whats the difference of omphalocele and gastroschisis?
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A 34-year old asked:
Docs, could a girl with a large omphalocele have kids?
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Are there any natural methods of preventing an omphalocele?
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Can radiology distinguish between gastroschisis and an omphalocele?
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A 39-year old asked:
Ultrasound showed a baby that had a large omphalocele. What is risk?
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Can you tell during the pregnancy if your child will have omphalocele?
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Will the scars from the omphalocele surgery ever heal?
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Can an ultrasound detect gastroschisis or an omphalocele?
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A 16-year old asked:
Can you have omphaloceles in other places beside the belly?
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Is it possible to have an omphalocele detected in the first trimester?
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Can radiology be used to distinguish between an omphalocele and gastroschisis?
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