Extended Spectrum Penicillins Reduce the Risk of Omphalocele: A Population-Based Case-Control Study

Omphalocele is a major congenital anomaly associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Regardless, the influence of maternal use of prescription drugs on the risk of omphalocele has only been addressed in a handful of studies. The aim of this study was to assess the influence of maternal risk factors and prescription drugs in early pregnancy on the risk of omphalocele.

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Source: Journal of Pediatric Surgery - November 6, 2020 Category: Surgery Authors: Arimatias Raitio, Asta Tauriainen, Maarit K. Leinonen, Johanna Syv änen, Teemu Kemppainen, Eliisa Löyttyniemi, Ulla Sankilampi, Mika Gissler, Anna Hyvärinen, Ilkka Helenius Source Type: research