The following are some of the conditions which impact the abdomen and intestines:
Intestinal Atresia
- A blockage in the fetal intestines, either caused by injury or improper development.
Gastroschisis
- A hole in the abdominal wall at the belly button that causes the intestines to protrude outside the body without protection.
Omphalocele
- A hole in the abdominal wall at the belly button that causes the intestines to protrude outside the body into a thin membrane sac.
Prune Belly Syndrome
- A group of abnormalities including deficient or absent abdominal muscles, urinary tract abnormalities and undescended testicles.