It also aids in the prolapse of the abdominal contents.

Another advantage to the Bogota bag, is that the abdominal contents can be visually inspected.

The waist circumference should be used to assess abdominal fat content.

Normally, during inspiration, the abdominal contents are pushed downward as the diaphragm moves down (and lungs expand).

Newborns with an omphalocele typically require surgery to place the abdominal contents back into the abdomen in order to prevent serious infection or shock.

An umbilical hernia is also a defect in which abdominal contents come through weak abdominal wall muscle at the umbilicus.

Diaphragmatic hernia is a defect or hole in the diaphragm that allows the abdominal contents to move into the chest cavity.

One method by which the location of the abdominal contents can be appreciated is to draw three horizontal and two vertical lines.

As a general surgeon, Dandy was aware of the ability of free air in the peritoneal cavity to outline the abdominal contents.

Another advantage to the Bogota bag, is that the abdominal contents can be visually inspected which is particularly useful in cases of ischemic bowel.