OBJECTIVE: To review published peer-reviewed literature regarding abdominal wall defects including gastroschisis and omphalocele. METHODS: Review of published peer-reviewed literature using Med Line 1985-2003 and textbooks. RESULTS: Gastroschisis and omphalocele literature is reviewed using pathology, incidence and epidemiology, prenatal evaluation, pregnancy and delivery management, postnatal outcome and fetal therapy. CONCLUSION: Gastroschisis and omphalocele are common abdominal wall defects and have significant morbidity and mortality.
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