title: Prenatal diagnosis of abdominal wall defects.
abstract: The antenatal diagnosis of omphalocele and gastroschisis is briefly reviewed, together with the major differences between the two lesions. The frequency of associated anomalies in cases of omphalocele is stressed. The controversy regarding the mode and timing of delivery is outlined.
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Rossano Calabro, Italy.
authors.forename: F A
authors.initials: FA
authors.lastname: Catizone
mesh_terms: D000009:Abdominal Muscles / Q000002:abnormalities*; D005260:Female; D005315:Fetal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006554:Hernia, Umbilical / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006801:Humans; D011247:Pregnancy; D011296:Prenatal Diagnosis