Name four features that characterize fetal gastroschisis.

Name four features that characterize fetal gastroschisis.

1. Defect to the right of the midline
2. Lack of a covering membrane
3. Loops of bowel that are freely floating in amniotic fluid (often seen)
4. Gastrointestinal complications (e.g., atresia, malrotation, obstruction); common in the postnatal period. All affected fetuses have gastrointestinal malrotation.