Laparoschisis (medical condition): A rare birth disorder involving a defect in the abdominal wall through which some of the abdominal contents may protrude. The defect occurs near the umbilical cord.
See also:
Paraomphalocele:
»Introduction: Paraomphalocele
»Symptoms of Paraomphalocele
Ophanet, a consortium of European partners,
currently defines a condition rare when if affects 1 person per 2,000.
They list Laparoschisis as a "rare disease".
Source - Orphanet
Laparoschisis: Another name for Paraomphalocele (or close medical condition association).
»Introduction: Paraomphalocele
»Symptoms of Paraomphalocele
Some of the symptoms of Laparoschisis incude:
Read more about symptoms of Laparoschisis (Paraomphalocele)
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