Timing of elective delivery in gastroschisis: a decision and cost‐effectiveness analysis

ConclusionsFor pregnancies complicated by gastroschisis, the most cost‐effective timing of delivery is at 38 weeks. Few additional cases of RDS are caused for every one stillbirth or death within 1 year that was prevented with delivery at 37–38 weeks compared with at 39 weeks. Copyright © 2014 ISUOG. Published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd.

Source: Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology - June 24, 2015 Category: Radiology Authors: L. M. Harper, K. R. Goetzinger, J. R. Biggio, G. A. Macones Tags: Original Paper Source Type: research