RT Book, Section A1 Mortellaro, Vincent E. A1 Aprahamian, Charles J. A2 Kline, Mark W. SR Print(0) ID 1182907707 T1 Abdominal Wall Defects T2 Rudolph's Pediatrics, 23e YR 2018 FD 2018 PB McGraw-Hill Education PP New York, NY SN 9781259588594 LK accesspediatrics.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1182907707 RD 2024/03/28 AB Gastroschisis is a congenital abdominal wall defect through which intraperitoneal contents protrude (Fig. 391-1). Gastroschisis occurs in infants born to younger mothers, with a total incidence of 1 in 3000 live births. Several studies have reported a recent increase in the incidence of gastroschisis. The defect occurs to the right of the umbilical cord and can range in size. The bowel typically appears edematous and inflamed and may be covered by a fibrinous peel. The most commonly eviscerated organs include the small and large intestines and occasionally the gonads and rarely the bladder.