This publication explains the abdominal wall defect exompahlos, a condition also known as omphalocele. The NHS fetal anomaly screening programme (FASP) tests for this condition.

The document includes information about:

• what the condition is
• how common it is
• how it is diagnosed and confirmed
• what treatment is available
• what the outlook for the baby is
• what happens next
• how likely it is to happen in future pregnancy
• where more support and information is available