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ANTERIOR SMALL INTESTINE [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-04-28
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Human Diseases - Various
- Perinatal Period
- Digestive Tract
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- omphalocele
1, record 1, English, omphalocele
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- exomphalos 1, record 1, English, exomphalos
correct, noun
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Omphalocele(exomphalos) is a developmental defect of the anterior abdominal wall in which the abdominal musculature, fascia, and skin are absent in the midline at the point of insertion of the umbilical cord. Abdominal organs extrude anteriorly through the defect and are covered by a saclike membrane consisting of amnion externally and parietal peritoneum internally. Omphalocele results from failure of the intestine to return to the body cavity after its normal herniation into the umbilical stalk during embryonic life. Omphaloceles vary in size; the defect may be a few centimeters in diameter, or most of the anterior abdominal wall may be lacking. Depending on the size of the defect, small intestine, liver, spleen, and pancreas may be in the sac. 2, record 1, English, - omphalocele
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Maladies humaines diverses
- Périnatalité
- Appareil digestif
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- omphalocèle
1, record 1, French, omphaloc%C3%A8le
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- exomphalos 2, record 1, French, exomphalos
masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'omphalocèle est une malformation congénitale caractérisée par l'absence de fermeture de la paroi abdominale. Elle se présente comme une hernie plus ou moins large à la base du nombril. Il y a une extériorisation de certains organes comme le foie et les intestins, qui sont entourés d'une membrane amniotique et péritonéale. 3, record 1, French, - omphaloc%C3%A8le
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1986-10-01
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Digestive Tract
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- anterior small intestine 1, record 2, English, anterior%20small%20intestine
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Appareil digestif
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- partie proximale de l'intestin grêle
1, record 2, French, partie%20proximale%20de%20l%27intestin%20gr%C3%AAle
feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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