An abdominal hernia (gastroschisis) occurs when there is an area
where the muscles are weak, and this allows the internal organs to
bulge through the abdominal wall.
Review Date: 03/15/2011
Reviewed By: A.D.A.M. Editorial Team: David Zieve, MD, MHA, and David R. Eltz.
Previously reviewed by Neil K. Kaneshiro, MD, MHA, Clinical
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University of Washington School
of Medicine (11/2/2009).
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