Gastroschisis is a birth defect in which a babys intestines extend outside the abdomen through a hole next to the belly button. The size of the hole varies, and other organs, including the stomach and liver, may also occur outside the babys body. Complications may include feeding problems, prematurity, intestinal atresia, and intrauterine growth restriction.
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Body SystemSourced to the subject's own account ICD-10 ChapterXVII: Congenital Malformations, Deformations and Chromosomal Abnormalities 2 Communicable or Non-communicable Transmission Route Causative Agent
Causative Agent (category)Sourced to the subject's own accountIdiopathic / Multifactorial 1 Sources
1. Gastroschisis (Wikipedia)
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The cause is typically unknown.
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General surgery, medical genetics
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Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities
3. Wikipedia: Non-communicable disease
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Genetic disorders are caused by errors in genetic information that produce diseases in the affected people.
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Genetic disorders are caused by errors in genetic information that produce diseases in the affected people.
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