Left-sided Gastroschisis:A Rare Congenital Anomaly

Abstract

In gastroschisis, the defect in the abdominal wall is located almost always to the right of the umbilicus. Left-sided gastroschisis is a very rare entity. A case of left sided gastroschisis has been described here, with review of literature.

Left Sided Gastroschisis

“…[1,2] Most of these cases have been females. Compared to the commonly observed right sided lesions, LSG have increased incidence of associated extra-intestinal and intestinal anomalies which make their prognosis worse.…”

Mirror-image gastroschisis in monochorionic female twins

“…In fact, only about 20 cases of leftsided gastroschisis were reported from 1988 to 2010 [Mandelia et al, 2013].…”

Left Sided Gastroschisis

“…[2] Majority of the reported cases of left sided gastroschisis occurred in female babies born to young age mothers. [3][4][5] Our patient was also a female and born to a young 18 year old primigravida. Over 90% cases of gastroschisis can now be diagnosed on antenatal ultrasound examination of the…”