Abstract
Gastroschisis is a defect in the abdominal wall which is located almost always to the right of the umbilicus.1 Left-sided gastroschisis is an extremely rare entity. Only about 20 cases have been reported till date and association of right testis herniating through the defect which is still rarer.
Keywords: Gastroschisis; Left side Birth defect, Right testis herniation, Primary closure, Antenatal diagnosis
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Corresponding Author
Dr Sunitha S
Junior Resident in Pediatrics, Dept. of Paediatrics,
KMC Mangalore, Manipal University .Pin 575001
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DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.18535/jmscr/v5i10.183
