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Appendicitis

Congenital diaphragmatic hernia – congenital anomaly whereby the intestine is located in the chest.

Congenital intestinal atresia – incomplete development of the intestine.

Gastroschisis – intestines are not covered with a membrane, and are located outside of the abdominal cavity.

Intussusception

Omphalocele – condition in which the viscera are covered, and located outside of the abdominal cavity.

Spina bifida – a birth defect in which the spine is not closed, and protrudes from the body.

Volvulus

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