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Gastroschisis: factors affecting prognosis

H J Mud, N M Bax, J C Molenaar

    Zeitschrift Fur Kinderchirurgie : Organ Der Deutschen, Der Schweizerischen Und Der Osterreichischen Gesellschaft Fur Kinderchirurgie = Surgery in Infancy and Childhood
    |March 1, 1981
    PubMed
    Summary

    Direct or silastic sac closure for gastroschisis in children showed no mortality. Silastic closure increased septicemia risk, while G.I. tract interruption significantly impacted outcomes.

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    Area of Science:

    • Pediatric Surgery
    • Neonatal Care
    • Congenital Abnormalities

    Background:

    • Gastroschisis is a congenital defect where abdominal organs exit the body.
    • Treatment options include direct closure and silastic sac closure.
    • Outcomes can be affected by associated gastrointestinal (G.I.) tract anomalies.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To compare the outcomes of direct full-layer closure versus silastic sac closure for gastroschisis.
    • To evaluate the impact of G.I. tract interruption on gastroschisis treatment outcomes.

    Main Methods:

    • Retrospective review of 21 children treated for gastroschisis over ten years.
    • Comparison of outcomes between direct closure and silastic sac closure groups.
    • Analysis of patient data stratified by the presence or absence of G.I. tract interruption.

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    Main Results:

    • No mortality or long-term morbidity was observed in patients without G.I. tract interruption, regardless of closure method.
    • Silastic sac closure was associated with a higher incidence of septicemia.
    • Patients with G.I. tract interruption experienced significant mortality and morbidity.

    Conclusions:

    • Both direct and silastic sac closure are viable for gastroschisis without G.I. anomalies, though silastic closure carries a higher septicemia risk.
    • Associated G.I. tract lesions are the primary determinant of outcome in complex gastroschisis cases, not the gastroschisis defect itself.