Congential GI Flashcards
1
Q
Difference between gastroschisis and omphalcele?
A
Gast - default in abdominal wall usually to the right of umbillus (contents are not covered)
Om - bowels herniate into unmibilical cord, therefore its cover by peritoneal lining.
2
Q
What is a morgagni hernia?
A
Transverse colon through foramen of morgagni (right side) into thoracic cavity
3
Q
What is a bochdalek hernia?
A
Left side hernia of stomach into thorax
