Surgery A male neonate is born with an omphalocele. This entity can be distinguished from gastroschisis, because in an omphalocele, the protrusion is: A Not covered by a sac B A defect in the abdominal musculature C Associated with Intestinal atresia D Associated with congenital malformations 💡 Explanation A male neonate is born with an omphalocele. This entity can be distinguished from gastroschisis, because in an omphalocele, the protrusion is: ✓ Correct Answer: D. Associated with congenital malformations