📋Overview
Gastroschisis is a congenital abdominal wall defect characterized by an opening near the umbilicus through which the intestines and sometimes other abdominal organs protrude outside the body without a protective sac. It is a distinct condition from omphalocele, which involves a sac covering the herniated organs.
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Medical codes (for reference)
UMLS CUI: C0265706ICD-10-CM
Q79.3
MeSH
D020139
SNOMED CT (US)
72951007
Codes are provided for reference and interoperability. They are not a diagnosis.
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