Which of the following is the most common defect of the abdominal wall?
a. Inguinal hernia
b. Omphalocele
c. Gastroschisis
d. Agenesis of abdominal muscles
ANS: B
Large defects in the abdominal wall can cause severe respiratory compromise. The most common of these defects is omphalocele.
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