Question
At 13 weeks of pregnancy, an ultrasound revealed a cystic and solid echo area in the fetal abdominal wall, containing organs like the stomach bubble, and was indicated as a midgut hernia. Inquire whether a fetal abdominal cleft can be misdiagnosed and how to handle it.
Answer
A fetal abdominal cleft may occur due to various reasons, including maternal factors, environmental factors, and medication factors. It is important to enhance physical fitness in the first three months before and after pregnancy to prevent malformed infants. Simple screening methods include blood tests or an ultrasound between 15-20 weeks of pregnancy. If the cleft is mild with slight organ prolapse, it can be treated surgically after birth; if the cleft is severe, consideration should be given to terminating the pregnancy.