Isolated Thoracoschisis with Rib Agenesis and Liver Herniation: A Case Report.

BACKGROUND Thoracoschisis is a very rare congenital birth defect defined by the herniation of intra-abdominal organs through a defect in the thoracic wall. Though often associated with other birth defects as a part of the "limb-body wall complex" deformities, thoracoschisis has very rarely been reported as an isolated finding. CASE REPORT Here we present the case of a 30-day-old term male infant with an isolated left thoracoschisis managed successfully by primary closure.