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Omphalocele is a birth defect where abdominal organs protrude out of the belly button through a hole in the abdominal wall. It occurs in about 2.5 per 10,000 births. Treatment options include conservative management with wrapping the organs in a bag, but this carries high risks of infection. Surgical repair is often needed but may require multiple surgeries. Omphalocele is sometimes associated with other congenital defects and genetic disorders. The prognosis depends on the size of the defect, presence of o

Author
Rully Riyan Dika
Language
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