Perinatal outcomes and hospital costs in gastroschisis based on gestational age at delivery.

CONCLUSION: In pregnancies complicated by gastroschisis, and with no other known major indications, birth at early term or later term gestation, when compared with delivery before 37 weeks of gestation, is associated with improved perinatal outcomes and lower medical costs. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: : II. PMID: 25162254 [PubMed - in process]

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25162254?dopt=Abstract

Source: Obstetrics and Gynecology - August 30, 2014 Category: OBGYN Authors: Cain MA, Salemi JL, Paul Tanner J, Mogos MF, Kirby RS, Whiteman VE, Salihu HM Tags: Obstet Gynecol Source Type: research