Predictive factors at birth of the severity of gastroschisis. [PDF]
To establish children born with gastroschisis (GS). We performed a retrospective study covering the period from January 2000 to December 2007. The following variables were analyzed for each child: Weight, sex, apgar, perforations, atresia, volvulus ...
Ballabeni, P.+4 more
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Epidemiology of gastroschisis: A population-based study in California from 1995 to 2012. [PDF]
BackgroundAlthough the incidence of gastroschisis is increasing, risk factors are not clearly identified.MethodsUsing the Linked Birth Database from the California Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development from 1995 to 2012, patients with ...
Anderson, Jamie E+6 more
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Twin Pregnancy with Gastroschisis in Both Twins [PDF]
SUMMARYObjectiveGastroschisis is a congenital malformation characterized by an abdominal wall defect located laterally to a normal umbilicus. The cause of gastroschisis is unknown, but most authors consider it exogenous.
Hsu, Te-Yao+3 more
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An unusual case of Foetal Gastroschisis with Limb aplasia and Extra-corporal liver [PDF]
Gastroschisis represents a herniation of abdominal contents through a paramedian full-thickness abdominal fusion defect without involving the umbilical cord.
Hebbar, Shripad, N, Pratapkumar
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Cloacal exstrophy associated with gastroschisis: Case report of a rare association with favorable outcome [PDF]
Abdominal wall defects are congenital malformations representing a challenge for pediatric surgeons. This paper presents a rare case of difficult surgical decision and clinical management, leading to a favorable outcome brought about by the ...
Alberti, Luiz Ronaldo+7 more
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Prenatal Prediction of Outcome by Fetal Gastroschisis in a Tertiary Referral Center
The aim of this study was to find a prenatal parameter to be able to predict possible prenatal complications or postnatal surgical options, thus allowing the fetal medicine specialist, together with pediatric surgeons and neonatologists, to improve the ...
K. Nitzsche+3 more
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Gastroschisis: Ward Reduction Compared With Traditional Reduction Under General Anesthesia [PDF]
Background/Purpose In gastroschisis it is proposed that gut reduction may be achieved without intubation or general anesthesia (GA) through ward reduction.
Bianchi+14 more
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Increasing Prevalence of Gastroschisis--14 States, 1995-2012.
Gastroschisis is a serious congenital defect in which the intestines protrude through an opening in the abdominal wall. Gastroschisis requires surgical repair soon after birth and is associated with an increased risk for medical complications and ...
Abbey M. Jones+19 more
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Whole exome sequencing identifies multiple novel candidate genes in familial gastroschisis
Genetic association studies for gastroschisis have highlighted several candidate variants. However, genetic basis in gastroschisis from noninvestigated heritable factors could provide new insights into the human biology for this birth defect.
V. M. Salinas-Torres+7 more
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Fetal MRI : an essential step in interpreting complex ultrasound findings [PDF]
Background: Fetal magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) allows for the interpretation of complex fetal anomalies detected on ultrasound (US). Locally it has been available since 2013 but has remained underused.
Baldacchino, Ian+2 more
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