Ultrasound markers predicting complex gastroschisis and adverse outcome: a longitudinal prospective nationwide cohort study.
CONCLUSIONS: Based on this large prospective longitudinal study we found that intra-abdominal bowel dilation when repeatedly present during fetal development is the only variable to differentiate between simple and complex gastroschisis. However its positive predictive value and therefore the clinical usefulness is limited. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.
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Source: The Ultrasound Review of Obstetrics and Gynecology - Category: Radiology Authors: Lap CCMM, Pistorius LR, Mulder EJH, Aliasi M, Kramer WLM, Bilardo CM, Cohen-Overbeek TE, Pajkrt E, Tibboel D, Wijnen RMH, Visser GHA, Manten GTR, FLAMINGO-study -workinggroup Tags: Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol Source Type: research
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