*    Polish Mother’s Memorial Hospital, Department of Genetics, 281/289 Rzgowska St. 93-338 Lodz, Poland; Ph: 48 42 271 11 83;

Here are some second trimester ultrasonographic images of gastroschisis.

Image 1 and 2: Sagittal and transverse scans showing bowels protruding out of the abdominal cavity.

Image 3 and 4: Transverse scans showing bowels protruding out of the abdominal cavity.

Image 5 and 6: Power Doppler transverse scans showing bowels protruding out of the abdominal cavity and umbilical vessels next to it.