A syndrome of hypoplasia or aplasia of the abdominal muscle, presenting a thin, loose, wrinkled and shriveled (prunelike) abdominal wall, with furrowlike umbilicus, and other anomalies, including persistent urachus, pigeon breast deformity, and a variety of gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, urogenital, and skeletal abnormalities. Prune belly syndrome may occur with or without pulmonic stenosis, deafness, and mental retardation. Distention of the bladder and urethra in utero is considered as a possible cause of abdominal overdistention.
Also applicable to/known as
Eagle-Barrett syndrome
Prolapse of bladder mucosa
ICD-9-CM Volume 2 Index Entries That Refer To 756.71
2008 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 756.71
756.71