Gastroshiza: Understanding, Treatment, and Hope for Families
Gastroshiza, or gastroschisis, is a rare birth defect where a baby’s intestines develop outside the abdomen through an opening near the navel. Unlike omphalocele, another abdominal wall defect, the exposed organs in gastroshiza are not covered by a protective sac, which makes immediate medical attention essential. This condition is categorized as an abdominal wall defect…