Abdominal Wall Defects: Exomphalos and Gastroschisis
5 Questions
0 Views

Choose a study mode

Play Quiz
Study Flashcards
Spaced Repetition
Chat to lesson

Podcast

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

Questions and Answers

What is the primary cause of exomphalos?

  • Maternal diabetes
  • Failure of the midgut to return to the abdomen during early fetal life (correct)
  • Infection during pregnancy
  • Abnormal umbilical cord insertion

    • What is the characteristic of exomphalos minor?

  • No covering of the defect
  • Large defect size
  • Small defect size (correct)
  • Lack of physiological umbilical hernia

    • What is the term for the persistence of physiological umbilical hernia?

  • Exomphalos (correct)
  • Omphalocele
  • Gastroschisis
  • Abdominal wall defect

    • What is the main difference between the two types of exomphalos?

    <p>Size of the defect and covering</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the other term for exomphalos?

    <p>Omphalocele</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Abdominal Wall Defects

    • Abdominal wall defects include Exomphalos and Gastroschisis
    • Exomphalos, also known as Omphalocele, is a type of abdominal wall defect

    Exomphalos (Omphalocele)

    • Caused by the persistence of physiological umbilical hernia
    • Occurs when the midgut fails to return to the abdomen during early fetal life

    Types of Exomphalos

    • Classified into two types based on the size of the defect and covering
    • Exomphalos minor characterized by a small defect

    Studying That Suits You

    Use AI to generate personalized quizzes and flashcards to suit your learning preferences.

    Quiz Team

    Description

    Learn about abdominal wall defects, including Exomphalos (Omphalocele) and Gastroschisis, and their causes, types, and characteristics.

    Use Quizgecko on...
    Browser
    Open
    Browser
    Browser