Omphalocele: national current birth prevalence and survival
ConclusionThe national birth prevalence for omphalocele in Sweden is 1/10,000 newborn, with high termination rates. Over half of the pregnancies with prenatally diagnosed omphalocele will be terminated. Among those who continue the pregnancy, 1-year survival rates are high.Type of studyNational register studyLevel of evidenceIII.
Source: Pediatric Surgery International - Category: Surgery Source Type: research
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