Omphalocele

How common is omphalocele?   A defect or hole that forms when the wall of the middle abdomen is developing, this defect occurs in about 2 out of every 10,000 live births and allows a developing baby’s organs to come outside the abdominal cavity.  Learn more here.

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North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition
The Association of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition Nurses
North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition Foundation
The NASPGHAN Council For Pediatric Nutrition Professionals
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