Abdominal Wall defect
The slit like defect is left after total reduction using rolling over tongue blade technique
The abdominal sheath is sutured during secondary closure. Nylon or Prolene mesh may be necessary in some cases with large defect

In most cases, secondary closure can be performed without any difficulty

The baby born with an abdominal wall defect can be treated successfully and survive as normal

The baby born with deficiency in abdominal musculature, Prune-belly syndrome

Prune-belly syndrome is easily recognized. Deficiency of abdominal musculature causes prune-like abdominal wall
Defect of upper abdominal and lower anterior thoracic wall caused ectopia cordis

The abdominal wall defect can be diagnosed prenatally by ultrasonography

The abdominal wall defect can be diagnosed prenatally by ultrasonography

The abdominal wall defect can be diagnosed prenatally by ultrasonography