ultrasound diagnosis of fatal anomalies

ABDOMEN
Fig. 6.4 Gastroschisis. Loops of bowel floating
freely in the amniotic fluid in gastroschisis, at
35 + 5 weeks.
Fig. 6.5 Gastroschisis in a twin, 23 + 2 weeks.
Eviscerated intestinal loops are seen, which—in contrast
to an omphalocele—are not covered with peritoneum
or skin.
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Fig. 6.6 Gastroschisis. Evisceration of the intestines,
at 13+0weeks.
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