Body Wall Defects: Gastroschisis and Omphalocoele in Pigs (Sus scrofa domesticus)

Publication date: February 2020Source: Journal of Comparative Pathology, Volume 175Author(s): N. Martín-Alguacil, L. AvedilloSummaryBody wall defects (BWDs) are not well studied and categorized in veterinary medicine. BWDs can be an isolated occurrence, but often occur with other major developmental abnormalities. Thirty-two body wall malformations of domestic pigs (Sus scrofa domesticus) are presented and classified, distinguishing between body wall dysplasia (umbilical hernia, abdominal wall distension and gastroschisis), omphalocoele and thoracoabdominoschisis (Cantrell syndrome, shistosomus reflexus, body stalk anomalies).
Source: Journal of Comparative Pathology - Category: Pathology Source Type: research