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An unusual association of left-sided gastroschisis and persistent right umbilical vein.

Ingrid Anne Mandy SchierzGiuseppa PinelloMario GiuffrèGiovanni Corsello
Published in: Clinical case reports (2018)
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.
Keyphrases
  • pregnant women
  • optical coherence tomography
  • emergency department
  • quality improvement