UCOR: Case of the week

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Features of Physiological Gut Herniation.



DISCUSSION


Presence of fetal bowel outside the anterior abdominal wall, at the base of the umbilical cord.


It should not be seen after 12-13 weeks gestational age.


It should never contain herniation of other organs, such as the liver.


The extent of herniation is comparatively small (often <7 mm).