Complexity of gastroschisis predicts outcome: epidemiology and experience in an Australian tertiary centre

Complexity of gastroschisis predicts outcome: epidemiology and experience in an Australian tertiary centre

Abstract Background Gastroschisis is a congenital anomaly of the fetal abdominal wall, usually to the right side of umbilical insertion. It is often detected by routine antenatal ultrasound. Significant maternal and pediatric resources are utilised in the care of women and infants with gastroschisis...

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Main Authors: Sarah J. Melov, Irene Tsang, Ralph Cohen, Nadia Badawi, Karen Walker, Soundappan S. V. Soundappan, Thushari I. Alahakoon
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-06-01
Series:BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth
Subjects:
Gastroschisis
Antenatal diagnosis
Outcome
Incidence
Stillbirth
Length of stay
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12884-018-1867-1

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