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Gastroschisis: a 15-year experience.

M Di Lorenzo1, S Yazbeck, J C Ducharme

  • 1Department of Surgery, Hôpital Ste-Justine, University of Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

Journal of Pediatric Surgery
|August 1, 1987
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Primary closure for gastroschisis significantly improved outcomes compared to silon pouch closure, reducing complications and hospital stays. This surgical approach is recommended for better treatment results.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Surgery
  • Neonatal Care
  • Congenital Malformations

Background:

  • Gastroschisis is a congenital defect requiring surgical intervention.
  • Treatment strategies have evolved, impacting patient outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the impact of changing surgical approaches on gastroschisis treatment outcomes.
  • To compare primary closure versus silon pouch closure for gastroschisis.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of 59 gastroschisis cases treated between 1971 and 1985.
  • Comparison of outcomes (mortality, complications, hospital stay) between pre-1978 and post-1978 surgical techniques.

Main Results:

  • Primary closure rates increased from 31.6% to 82.5% after 1978.

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  • Primary closure was associated with lower complication rates (25.6%) and shorter hospital stays (33.6 days) compared to silon pouch closure (75% complications, 56 days).
  • Overall mortality was 13.6%, with higher mortality in the primary closure group linked to high birth weight and bowel dysmotility.

    • Conclusions:

    • A shift towards primary abdominal wall closure in gastroschisis treatment has led to favorable outcomes.
    • Primary closure should be the preferred surgical approach when feasible.
    • High birth weight is associated with increased mortality due to bowel dysmotility.