A congenital fissure that remains open past 12 weeks in the wall of the abdomen just to the right of the umbilical cord is called which one of the following?

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Gastroschisis is a congenital defect where the abdominal wall fails to close properly to the right of the umbilicus (belly button), leading to the protrusion of abdominal contents without a covering membrane.

A Congenital Fissure That Remains Open Past 12 Weeks in the Wall