Timing of Elective Delivery in Gastroschisis: A Decision and Cost Effectiveness Analysis

ConclusionsIn pregnancies complicated by gastroschisis, the most cost‐effective timing of delivery is 38 weeks. Few additional cases of RDS are caused for every 1 stillbirth or death within 1 year prevented with delivery at 37–38 weeks.

Source: Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology - November 6, 2014 Category: Radiology Authors: Lorie M. Harper, Katherine R. Goetzinger, Joseph R. Biggio, George A. Macones Tags: Original Article Source Type: research