Gastroschisis at school age: what do parents report?

Conclusion: Parent-reported outcomes of school-aged children with gastroschisis were mainly reassuring. Clinicians and parents should be aware of the higher risk of cognitive problems, especially in those with neonatal intestinal failure or increased parent-perceived vulnerability. We recommend multidisciplinary follow-up at school age of children with gastroschisis and neonatal intestinal failure.What is Known:• Many infants with gastroschisis experience morbidity in early life.• Data on developmental outcomes and daily functioning in children with gastroschisis beyond the age of 5 years are scarce and conflicting.What is New:• Parents of school-aged children treated for gastroschisis report normal motor function, health status, quality of life, and behavior.• Children with gastroschisis, especially those with intestinal failure, may be at risk for cognitive problems at school age. Parents who reported their child as being more vulnerable also reported more cognitive problems at school age.
Source: European Journal of Pediatrics - Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research