The Alberta Congenital Anomalies Surveillance System: a 40-year review with prevalence and trends for selected congenital anomalies, 1997-2019
CONCLUSION: Congenital anomalies are an important public health concern with significant social and societal costs. Surveillance data gathered by ACASS for over 40 years can be used for planning and policy decisions and the evaluation of prevention strategies. Contributing genetic and environmental factors are discussed as is the need for continued surveillance and research.PMID:36651885 | PMC:PMC9894292 | DOI:10.24095/hpcdp.43.1.04 (Source: Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention in Canada)
Source: Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention in Canada - January 18, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: R Brian Lowry Tanya Bedard Xin Grevers Susan Crawford Steven C Greenway Mary E Brindle Harvey B Sarnat A Robertson Harrop Gerhard N Kiefer Mary Ann Thomas Source Type: research
Surgical neonates in a low-resource setting: Baseline nutrition and outcome assessment
Congenital anomalies necessitating prolonged fasting have a high mortality in low-income settings, partially due to malnutrition and electrolyte disturbances in the absence of parenteral nutrition (PN). Interventions to address these problems require an accurate baseline quantification of the morbidity and mortality of this population. This prospective study aimed to determine peri-operative morbidity, fluid and electrolyte disturbance, growth, and mortality in neonates with gastroschisis (GS), intestinal atresia (IA), and esophageal atresia (EA) in Uganda. (Source: Journal of Pediatric Surgery)
Source: Journal of Pediatric Surgery - January 18, 2023 Category: Surgery Authors: Stella Nimanya, Phyllis Kisa, Fizan Abdullah, Monica Langer Source Type: research
Trends in Attempted Vaginal Delivery among Pregnancies Complicated by Gastroschisis, 2014 to 2020
Conclusion These findings suggest that vaginal delivery continues to increase in the setting of gastroschisis. Further reduction of surgical delivery for this fetal defect may be possible.
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Source: American Journal of Perinatology - January 16, 2023 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Schmidt, Christina N. Wen, Timothy Friedman, Alexander M. D'Alton, Mary E. Andrikopoulou, Maria Tags: Short Communication Source Type: research
Omphalocele and gastroschisis trends among states with vs without 20-week abortion bans from 2012-2018
Prior to recent legislature changes, many states enacted 20-week abortion bans. As related laws are implemented, understanding associated impacts may help guide future care. Gastroschisis and omphalocele diagnoses are often diagnosed at 20-week anatomy ultrasounds. Omphalocele is more often associated with other anomalies and carries a greater mortality rate compared to gastroschisis. We sought to examine trends in rates of gastroschisis and omphalocele diagnoses between states with and without 20-week abortion bans in the US during 2012-2018. (Source: American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology)
Source: American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology - January 1, 2023 Category: OBGYN Authors: Rachel Egan, Uma Doshi, Sarina R. Chaiken, Bharti Garg, Aaron B. Caughey Tags: Poster Session IV Source Type: research
Optimal timing of delivery for growth restricted fetuses with gastroschisis: A decision analysis
Our objective was to determine the optimal timing and cost effectiveness for the gestational age at delivery of growth restricted fetuses with gastroschisis in the setting of normal umbilical artery (UA) Dopplers. (Source: American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology)
Source: American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology - January 1, 2023 Category: OBGYN Authors: Claire H. Packer, Rachel A. Pilliod, Aaron B. Caughey, Teresa N. Sparks Tags: Poster Session I Source Type: research
