Uncomplicated Gastroschisis Care in the US and Kenya: Treatment at Two Tertiary Care Centers

Gastroschisis is a congenital abdominal wall defect where bowel is directly exposed to amniotic fluid during gestation, causing irritation and leading to shortening, twisting, or swelling. While the etiology remains unknown, there are likely both genetic and environmental factors that influence the incidence of gastroschisis [1]. This defect is estimated by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to occur in 1,871 babies in the United States annually [1] or approximately every 1 in 2,000 births [2].

Source: Journal of Pediatric Surgery - October 9, 2021 Category: Surgery Authors: Cassandra Anderson, Helen Li, Vivian Cheboiwo, Sarah Fisher, Eunice Chepkemoi, Emmy Rutto, Kyle Carpenter, Connie Keung, Peter Saula, Brian Gray Tags: FLA WPTC Papers Source Type: research