Related conditions Gastroschisis is a similar birth defect, but in gastroschisis the umbilical cord is not involved and the intestinal protrusion is usually to the right of the midline. Parts of organs may be free in the amniotic fluid and not enclosed in a membranous (peritoneal) sac. Gastroschisis is less frequently associated with other defects than<unk> .<unk> s occurs more frequently with increased maternal age. Other related syndromes are Shprintzen Goldberg, pentalogy of Cantrell, Beckwith–Wiedemann and OEIS complex<unk> , exstrophy of the cloaca, imperforate anus, spinal defects). After surgery a child with<unk>  will have some degree of intestinal malrotation. Due to intestinal malrotation 4.4% of children with<unk>  will experience a midgut volvulus in the days, months, or years after surgery. Parents of children with<unk>  should seek immediate medical attention if their child displays signs and symptoms of an intestinal obstruction at any point in their childhood to avoid the possibility of bowel necrosis or death. Some experts differentiate exomphalos and<unk>  as 2 related conditions, one worse than the other; in this sense, exomphalos involves a stronger covering of the hernia (with fascia and skin), whereas<unk>  involves a weaker covering of only a thin membrane. Others consider the terms synonymous names for any degree of herniation and covering.
Omphalocele
Gastroschisis
Encephalocele
Sialocele
Cranioschisis
Diaschisis
Spina bifida
Rachischisis