The perinatal management of gastroschisis.
Gastroschisis is increasing in frequency and is becoming a common condition. It is now invariably detected antenatally and although the long-term outcome in the majority of cases is excellent, the existence of both fetal and postnatal complications has led to variations in practice to try to optimise outcome. This article reviews the evidence for some of these variations where such evidence exists and provides a contemporary view of best practice where it does not.
Neonatal Surgical Service, Department of Neonatal Medicine and Surgery, Princess Anne Hospital, Coxford Road, Southampton S0 16 5YA, United Kingdom. melanie.drewett@suht.swest.nhs.uk
Melanie
M
Drewett
George D
GD
Michailidis
David
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Burge
D003376:Counseling; D005769:Gastrointestinal Motility; D020139:Gastroschisis / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D015994:Incidence; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D011182:Postoperative Care; D011379:Prognosis