RT Book, Section A1 Reddy, Srijaya K. A2 Freeman, Brian S. A2 Berger, Jeffrey S. SR Print(0) ID 1135742501 T1 Omphalocele and Gastroschisis T2 Anesthesiology Core Review: Part Two Advanced Exam YR 2016 FD 2016 PB McGraw-Hill Education PP New York, NY SN 9781259641770 LK accessanesthesiology.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1135742501 RD 2024/10/03 AB Omphalocele and gastroschisis are both abdominal wall defects that can occur in a neonate. Each results in a variable extent of herniation of abdominal contents and both are considered urgent surgical procedures. If left untreated, bowel ischemia, bowel obstruction, and sepsis can occur. Although omphalocele and gastroschisis can be similar in appearance, they have distinct characteristics (Table 142-1).