Omphalocele: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
An omphalocele, a hernia of the base of the umbilical cord, develops intrauterine and occurs as a congenital malformation in newborns. In this case, individual organs are anterior to the abdominal cavity and are enclosed by an omphalocele sac. There is a risk of rupture. What is an omphalocele? An omphalocele or exomphalos is the … Omphalocele: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment