Once the organs are returned to the abdomen, the omphalocele is closed surgically.    From Wordnik.com.  [Omphalocele] Reference

If the omphalocele is small and does not involve the liver, the baby may be delivered vaginally.    From Wordnik.com.  [Omphalocele] Reference

If the omphalocele is small and does not involve the liver, a vaginal delivery might be possible.    From Wordnik.com.  [Omphalocele] Reference

Once the organs have been returned to the abdominal cavity, the omphalocele is closed surgically.    From Wordnik.com.  [Omphalocele] Reference

When a giant omphalocele is present, the majority of the liver protrudes into the umbilical cord.    From Wordnik.com.  [Omphalocele -- Hughes] Reference

An omphalocele is a birth defect that causes the abdominal organs to herniate or protrude into the base of the fetus's umbilical cord.    From Wordnik.com.  [Omphalocele -- Hughes] Reference

A giant omphalocele is seen in approximately 1 in 10,000 births and occurs when the majority of the liver protrudes into the umbilical cord.    From Wordnik.com.  [Omphalocele] Reference

View larger image » An omphalocele is a birth defect known as a ventral wall defect, which involves the abdominal (belly) area of the fetus.    From Wordnik.com.  [Omphalocele] Reference

The diagnosis of omphalocele is usually made by ultrasound, in many cases following an elevated second trimester maternal serum alpha-fetoprotein test.    From Wordnik.com.  [Omphalocele] Reference

After birth, the exposed abdominal organs are returned to the abdominal cavity and the omphalocele is closed during a surgical procedure, called a primary repair.    From Wordnik.com.  [Omphalocele] Reference

Fetal omphalocele occurs when portions of the abdominal organs protrude through the base of the umbilical cord.    From Wordnik.com.  [Omphalocele] Reference

Defects in the abdominal wall (such as omphalocele, umbilical hernia).    From Wordnik.com.  [Beckwith-Weidemann Syndrome] Reference

Newborn baby with giant omphalocele containing liver.    From Wordnik.com.  [Omphalocele] Reference

Abdominal wall defects: gastroschisis and omphalocele.    From Wordnik.com.  [CHOP fetal treatment and surgery publications] Reference

Fetal ultrasound showing giant omphalocele with liver herniation.    From Wordnik.com.  [Omphalocele] Reference

Are there any short - or long-term problems associated with omphalocele?.    From Wordnik.com.  [Omphalocele] Reference

Approximately 1 in 5,000 babies has an omphalocele that contains bowel only.    From Wordnik.com.  [Omphalocele] Reference

Amniotic fluid acetylcholinesterase is found in gastroschisis but not omphalocele.    From Wordnik.com.  [CHOP abdominal wall defect publications] Reference

Esophageal obstruction and intracardiac "mass" in association with omphalocele closure.    From Wordnik.com.  [CHOP abdominal wall defect publications] Reference

For this reason, fetuses with omphalocele are carefully evaluated to rule out these abnormalities.    From Wordnik.com.  [Omphalocele] Reference

Only one 1 in 10,000 have a more severe form known as a giant omphalocele, which involves the liver.    From Wordnik.com.  [Omphalocele] Reference

"Having the omphalocele repaired in the hospital was just the beginning of the process," says Gayle.    From Wordnik.com.  [Omphalocele -- Hughes] Reference

Babies undergoing omphalocele treatment receive initial feedings intravenously while the bowels recover.    From Wordnik.com.  [Omphalocele] Reference

The size of the omphalocele and the degree of liver involvement determine the level and type of treatment.    From Wordnik.com.  [Omphalocele] Reference

In addition, omphalocele may also be associated with Beckwith-Wiedermann Syndrome or Pentalogy of Cantrell.    From Wordnik.com.  [Omphalocele] Reference

The male fetus had a giant omphalocele that involved all his internal abdominal organs: liver, intestines and stomach.    From Wordnik.com.  [Omphalocele -- Hughes] Reference

In addition, omphalocele can be a part of several syndromes such as Beckwith-Wiedeman syndrome or Pentalogy of Cantrell.    From Wordnik.com.  [Omphalocele] Reference

He did an ultrasound that confirmed an abdominal wall defect, but could not confirm whether it was a gastroschisis or an omphalocele.    From Wordnik.com.  [No Matter What | Her Bad Mother] Reference

The second study by Carol Louik and her colleagues did not find an overall correlation between SSRI use and the two defects, craniosynostosis and omphalocele.    From Wordnik.com.  [Dr. Peter Breggin: Pregnant Mothers Should Not Take SSRI Antidepressants] Reference

The anomaly, called a giant omphalocele, occurs in about one in 10,000 births.    From Wordnik.com.  [NewsObserver.com - Home] Reference

Learn more about omphalocele ».    From Wordnik.com.  [Omphalocele -- Hughes] Reference

How common is fetal omphalocele?.    From Wordnik.com.  [Omphalocele] Reference

How is fetal omphalocele treated?.    From Wordnik.com.  [Omphalocele] Reference

Prenatal and postnatal management of omphalocele.    From Wordnik.com.  [CHOP abdominal wall defect publications] Reference

Includes links to other resources and addresses all facets of the condition. http://omphalocele.com.    From Wordnik.com.  [Web sites, books and publications] Reference

What is omphalocele?.    From Wordnik.com.  [Omphalocele] Reference