A 19-week fetus with elevated MSAFP shows herniated, free-floating bowel loops, which most likely represent a(n) __________________.

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Gastroschisis is characterized by herniation of the bowel through a defect in the abdominal wall, typically to the right of the umbilicus, with the bowel floating freely in the amniotic fluid, which matches the description given.

A 19-Week Fetus with Elevated MSAFP Shows Herniated, Free-Floating Bowel