Omphalocele is caused by:-
Correct Answer: Failure of gut to return to body cavity after its physiological herniation
Description: Omphalocele: Also called as Exomphalos It is physiological herniation of bowel loops and failure of gut to return to body cavity. Occurs due to incomplete closure of abdominal musculature. Abdominal viscera herniate into ventral membranous sac. May be associated with cardiac / congenital anomalies.
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