Gastroschisis is a clinical condition characterized by a defect in the normal development of the abdominal wall. The defect is present to the right of the umbilicus leading to in utero bowel evisceration and exposure to amniotic fluid. Prolonged exposure to amniotic fluid may lead to inflammatory changes and damage to the exteriorized bowel. After birth and prior to operation, the usual treatment consists of covering the bowel with impermeable plastic bag to prevent additional fluid losses and bowel desiccation. Subsequent operative intervention occurs either in the operating room or in the neonatal intensive care unit. Two surgical options include primary closure of the abdomen or placement of a silastic silo followed by subsequent closure several days later as a staged procedure. The main reason the abdominal wall is not closed initially is due to fear of abdominal compartment syndrome, a condition caused by high intra-abdominal pressures leading to respiratory and circulatory compromise. The key points of the initial surgery involve examining the intestine for any signs of atresia, bowel compromise, and either placement of the bowels back into the abdomen or a spring loaded silo.