Gastroschisis is a defect in the abdominal wall which is located almost always to the right of the umbilicus.¹ Left-sided gastroschisis is an extremely rare entity. Only about 20 cases have been reported till date and association of right testis herniating through the defect which is still rarer.

Keywords: Gastroschisis; Left side Birth defect, Right testis herniation, Primary closure, Antenatal diagnosis

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Dr Sunitha S

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KMC Mangalore, Manipal University .Pin 575001

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