Bowel Dilation simply means that the baby’s intestines are measuring larger in some parts than others and can be a sign of complications.12 This can be caused by several factors, including bowel irritation which some doctors believe is caused by exposure to amniotic...
The survival rate is approximately 90% in industrialized nations with access to proper medical care. In the United States, published survival rates range from 83%-97%.17 See our Gastroschisis page for more information. 17....
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There is much debate over what gestational time is optimal for gastroschisis delivery. Gastroschisis infants tend to be born early. Average gestational age is around 36 weeks for spontaneous (non-induced) labour.18 Traditional wisdom held that the optimum time to...
Previously, doctors routinely delivered gastroschisis babies by cesarean section, believing this to be the best option to protect the exposed bowel.21 However, we now know that unless otherwise indicated by medical necessity, a vaginal delivery is safe for...
Very rarely, the abdominal wall will close partially or completely around the intestines while the baby is still in the womb. This is very dangerous as it can cause a significant amount of bowel to be lost, and can be life-altering or even fatal.28This is called...
