Closed Gastroschisis

J Neonatal Surg. 2017 Aug 10;6(3):61. doi: 10.21699/jns.v6i3.599. eCollection 2017 Jul-Sep.

Abstract

Closed gastroschisis is a rare entity usually associated with intestinal atresia and short bowel syndrome. We report two cases of closed gastroschisis presenting with neonatal intestinal obstruction and para-umbilical evisceration without an abdominal defect.

Keywords: Closed gastroschisis; Closing gastroschisis; Intestinal atresia; Short bowel.