Gastroschisis Prognostic Score Successfully Identifies Brazilian Newborns with High-Risk Gastroschisis

Gastroschisis is a congenital defect of the abdominal wall that occurs with an incidence of one in 4,000 live births [1]. This defect allows the herniation of abdominal viscera into the amniotic cavity. The exposure of these contents to the amniotic fluid can result in variable degrees of intestinal inflammation and injury [2]. These features include bowel matting, edema, friability, dilation, necrosis, and perforation, [3] all of which contribute to intestinal dysmotility and prolonged hospital length of stay [4].

Source: Journal of Pediatric Surgery - February 23, 2022 Category: Surgery Authors: Fabio Botelho, Renan Farias Rolim Viana, Sherif Emil, Pramod Puligandla, Clecio Pi çarro, Paulo Custódio Furtado Cruzeiro, Bernardo Almeida Campos, Vivian Resende, Marcelo Eller Miranda Source Type: research