Gastrosquisis / Gastroschisis

Introducción: La gastrosquisis es un defecto de la pared abdominal anterior, paraumbilical, habitualmente a la derecha con la protrusión de vísceras intraabdominales, las que flotan libremente en el líquido amniótico durante la vida intrauterina, solo recubiertas por su peritoneo visceral. Objetivo: Analizar la entidad a propósito de un caso portador de gastrosquisis compleja. . Caso clínico: Se describe una neonato de 4 días remitido al servicio de urgencias del Hospital Provincial de Cabinda, República de Angola, por presentar deshidratación severa y "evisceración". La paciente fallece 36 horas posteriores al ingreso. Conclusiones: Los neonatos con esta enfermedad se presentan como una emergencia quirúrgica que plantean un reto difícil para el cirujano tratante. Tiene una alta mortalidad aun con el tratamiento apropiado. Técnicas novedosas de tratamiento se acercan a las tasas de sobrevida esperadas para esta entidad(AU)

Introduction: Gastroschisis is a defect of the paraumbilical anterior abdominal wall, usually on the right with protrusion of intraabdominal viscera, which float freely in the amniotic fluid during intrauterine life, only covered by its visceral peritoneum. Objective: To analyze the entity apropos a case of complex gastroschisis. Clinical case: The case is described od a four-day-old neonate referred to the emergency service at Provincial Hospital of Cabinda, Republic of Angola, for presenting severe dehydration and "evisceration." The patient died 36 hours after admission. Conclusions: Neonates with this disease are presented as a surgical emergency that poses a difficult challenge for the treating surgeon. It has a high mortality even with the appropriate treatment. Novel treatment techniques are close to the expected survival rates for this entity(AU)

Mortality from gastroschisis in the state of Rio de Janeiro: a 10-year series / Mortalidade por gastrosquise no estado do Rio de Janeiro: uma série de 10 anos

ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE To analyze mortality and associated factors in a series of gastroschisis at birth in the state of Rio de Janeiro in a 10-year period (2005 to 2014). METHOD A retrospective cohort study, which related the databases of the Live Births Information System and the Mortality Information System by probabilistic linkage. Final database was constructed in two stages: preparation of the two initial databases and establishment of relationships between them. RESULTS Preterm newborns and those with low birthweight had higher risk of death, with statistical significance (p = 0.03 and p = 0.006, respectively). Regarding place of birth, although death frequency was higher in maternity units than in general hospitals (p = 0.04; OR = 0.5; 95%CI 0.3-1.0), it was observed that a unit characterized as a general hospital had a high birth frequency (61.2%). Furthermore, the comparative analysis of the risk of death between this unit and others showed a 7.5 higher risk of death in general hospitals and 3.2 higher in maternity units, with statistical significance (p < 0.001). Moreover, births in level II intensive care units had 3.9 times more risk of death compared with level III (p < 0.001). CONCLUSION This study foments the discussion of two possible strategies in the treatment of gastroschisis in newborns. First, the centralization of care in tertiary units, enabling malformation care to be analyzed in a more detailed and standardized manner. Second, and perhaps more feasible, the elaboration of clinical guidelines to standardize immediate care for gastroschisis in babies born outside tertiary centers, as well as the standardization of their transportation until arrival at the tertiary center.

RESUMO OBJETIVO Analisar a mortalidade e fatores associados em uma série de nascimentos com gastrosquise no estado do Rio de Janeiro em 10 anos (2005 a 2014). MÉTODO Estudo de coorte retrospectiva, no qual foram relacionadas as bases de dados do Sistema de Informação sobre Nascidos Vivos e do Sistema de Informação sobre Mortalidade por linkage probabilístico. A base de dados final foi construída em duas etapas, que consistiram em: preparo das duas bases de dados iniciais e estabelecimento de relações entre elas. RESULTADOS Os recém-nascidos pré-termo e os com baixo peso ao nascer tiveram maior chance de óbito, com significância estatística (p = 0,03 e p = 0,006, respectivamente). Em relação ao local de nascimento, embora a frequência de óbito tenha sido maior nas maternidades do que em hospitais gerais (p = 0,04; OR = 0,5; IC95% 0,3-1,0), foi observado que uma unidade caracterizada como hospital geral apresentou uma frequência alta de nascimentos (61,2%) e, na análise comparativa da chance de óbito dessa unidade com as demais, encontrou-se uma chance de morrer 7,5 maior em hospitais gerais e 3,2 maior em maternidades, com significância estatística (p < 0,001). Além disso, nascer em unidades de terapia intensiva tipo II aumentou a chance de óbito em 3,9 vezes em comparação com as do tipo III (p < 0,001). CONCLUSÃO Este estudo dá subsídios para a discussão de duas possíveis estratégias no tratamento de recém-nascidos com gastrosquise. A primeira seria a centralização do cuidado em unidades terciárias, possibilitando que o cuidado à malformação seja analisado de forma mais minuciosa e padronizada. A segunda, e talvez mais factível, seria a elaboração de diretrizes clínicas que padronizem o cuidado imediato aos bebês com gastrosquise nascidos fora de centros terciários, bem como a padronização do transporte deles até a chegada ao centro terciário.

Gastrosquisis: análisis de situación entre los años 2011 y 2016 en el Hospital Pediátrico Pereira Rosell / Gastroschisis: study of the situation in the period between 2011-2016 at the Pereira Rossell Pediatric Hospital / Gastrosquise: análise da situação entre 2011 e 2016 no Hospital Pediátrico Pereira Rosell

La gastrosquisis es el defecto congénito más frecuente de la pared abdominal anterior. Se clasifican en simple o complicadas según si presentan o no anomalías a nivel intestinal. El diagnóstico prenatal se realiza en un 75%-95% de los pacientes. El tratamiento es quirúrgico, lográndose un cierre primario en el 80% de los casos. La mortalidad global reportada a nivel internacional es de un 10%. Se realizó un estudio observacional descriptivo retrospectivo transversal en el que se analizaron los pacientes con gastrosquisis operados en el Hospital Pediátrico del Centro Hospitalario Pereira Rossell entre el primero de enero de 2011 y el 30 de mayo de 2016. Se estudiaron las siguientes variables: incidencia de la patología, edad materna, edad gestacional al diagnóstico y al nacimiento, vía de nacimiento, anomalías asociadas, técnica quirúrgica, incidencia de complicaciones y mortalidad. En el período estudiado se intervinieron 62 pacientes con diagnóstico de gastrosquisis, de los cuales 48 fetos (77,4%) tenían diagnóstico prenatal. El 53,2% nacieron por parto vaginal y 53 % nacieron pretérmino. En el 85,5% se logró realizar un cierre primario. El 69,4% de los neonatos presentaron complicaciones, siendo las infecciosas las más frecuentes. La mortalidad fue de 12,9%, siendo la sepsis la causa más frecuente. Si bien hemos mejorado en el índice de diagnóstico prenatal y en la vía de nacimiento, y las cifras de tratamiento y mortalidad se encuentran dentro de las cifras publicadas a nivel internacional, existe un elevado número de complicaciones infecciosas, que condicionan la evolución y pronóstico de estos pacientes.

Gastroschisis is the most frequent congenital defect of the anterior abdominal wall. They are classified as simple or complicated according to whether or not they present abnormalities at the intestinal level. Prenatal diagnosis is made in 75%-95% of the patients. The treatment is surgical, achieving a primary closure in 80% of cases. The global mortality reported at an international level is 10%. A cross-sectional retrospective observational study was performed in which gastroschisis patients operated at the Pediatric Hospital of the Pereira Rossell Hospital Center between January 1, 2011 and May 30, 2016 were analyzed. The following variables were studied: the pathology, maternal age, gestational age at diagnosis and at birth, birth route, associated anomalies, surgical technique, incidence of complications and mortality. In the period under study, 62 patients diagnosed with gastroschisis were operated on, of which 48 fetuses (77.4%) had a prenatal diagnosis. 53.2% were born by vaginal delivery and 53% were born preterm. In 85.5% a primary closure was achieved. 69.4% of the neonates presented complications, infectious being the most frequent. Mortality was 12.9%, with sepsis being the most frequent cause. Although we have improved in the prenatal diagnosis index and in the route of birth, and the figures of treatment and mortality are among the figures published internationally, there is a high number of infectious complications, which condition the evolution and prognosis of these patients.

A gastrosquise é o defeito congênito mais freqüente da parede abdominal anterior. São classificadas como simples ou complicadas de acordo com a presença ou não de anormalidades no nível intestinal. O diagnóstico pré-natal é feito em 75% a 95% dos pacientes. O tratamento é cirúrgico, atingindo o fechamento primário em 80% dos casos. A mortalidade global reportada a nível internacional é de 10%. Um estudo observacional transversal foi realizado em gastrosquise retrospectiva que os pacientes operados no Hospital Pediátrico Pereira Rossell Hospital do Centro entre 1 de Janeiro de 2011 e 30 maio de 2016 foram analisados. As variáveis estudadas foram: a patologia, idade materna, idade gestacional no diagnóstico e no nascimento, rota nascimento, anomalias associadas, técnica cirúrgica, a incidência de complicações e mortalidade. No período em estudo, 62 pacientes diagnosticados com gastrosquise foram operados, dos quais 48 fetos (77,4%) tiveram o diagnóstico pré-natal. 53,2% nasceram por parto vaginal e 53% nasceram prematuros. Em 85,5%, um fechamento primário foi alcançado. 69,4% dos neonatos com o ser infeccioso mais freqüente. A mortalidade foi de 12,9%, sendo a sepse a causa mais freqüente. Temos melhorado, embora diagnóstico pré-natal no índice e na rota de nascimento, e os números de tratamento e mortalidade estão entre os números publicados Internacionalmente, há um elevado número de complicações infecciosas, que condicionam a evolução eo prognóstico desses pacientes.

Nutritional management and postoperative prognosis of newborns submitted to primary surgical repair of gastroschisis / Manejo nutricional e prognóstico pós-operatório do recém-nascido submetido à correção cirúrgica primária de gastrosquise

Abstract Objective Gastroschisis is a defect of the abdominal wall, resulting in congenital evisceration and requiring neonatal intensive care, early surgical correction, and parenteral nutrition. This study evaluated newborns with gastroschisis, seeking to associate nutritional characteristics with time of hospital stay. Methods This was a retrospective cohort study of 49 newborns undergoing primary repair of gastroschisis between January 1995 and December 2010. The newborns’ characteristics were described with emphasis on nutritional aspects, correlating them with length of hospital stay. Results The characteristics that influenced length of hospital stay were: (1) newborn small for gestational age (SGA); (2) use of antibiotics; (3) day of life when enteral feeding was started; (4) day of life when full diet was reached. SGA infants had longer length of hospital stay (24.2%) than other newborns. The length of hospital stay was increased by 2.1% for each additional day taken to introduce enteral feeding. However, slower onset of full enteral feeding acted as a protective factor, decreasing length of stay by 3.6%. The volume of waste drained by the stomach catheter in the 24 h prior the start of enteral feeding was not associated with the timing of diet introduction or length of hospital stay. Conclusion Early start of enteral feeding and small, gradual increase of volume can shorten the use of parenteral nutrition. This management strategy contributes to reduce the incidence of infection and length of hospital stay of newborns with gastroschisis.

Resumo Objetivo A gastrosquise é uma malformação da parede abdominal que resulta em evisceração congênita e requer tratamento intensivo neonatal, correção cirúrgica precoce e nutrição parenteral. Investigaram-se neste estudo os recém-nascidos com gastrosquise e procurou-se correlacionar as suas características nutricionais com o tempo da internação hospitalar. Métodos Estudo de coorte retrospectivo de 49 recém-nascidos submetidos à correção primária de gastrosquise de janeiro de 1995 a dezembro de 2010. As características dos neonatos foram descritas com ênfase nos aspectos nutricionais e relacionadas com o tempo de internação hospitalar. Resultados As características que influenciaram a duração da internação foram: 1) recém-nascidos pequenos para a idade gestacional (PIG); 2) uso de antibióticos; 3) dia de vida ao iniciar a dieta enteral; 4) dia de vida ao atingir a dieta plena. Recém-nascidos PIG tiveram maior tempo de internação (24,2%) do que demais neonatos. O tempo de internação foi aumentado em 2,1% para cada dia a mais que se demorou a introduzir a dieta enteral. Entretanto, atingir mais lentamente o aporte pleno da dieta enteral agiu como fator protetor, diminuiu 3,6% no tempo de internação. O volume de resíduo drenado pelo cateter gástrico, nas últimas 24 horas antes do início da dieta enteral, não apresentou correlação com o momento da introdução da dieta nem com a duração da hospitalização. Conclusão Iniciar a dieta enteral precocemente, com aumento gradativo em pequenos volumes, pode abreviar a duração da nutrição parenteral. Esse manejo contribui para a diminuição da incidência de infecções e do tempo de hospitalização de recém-nascidos com gastrosquise.

Fatores associados à mortalidade em recém-nascidos com gastrosquise / Associated factors for perinatal mortality in gastroschisis

OBJETIVO: Analisar a taxa de mortalidade perinatal dos casos de gastrosquise e os possíveis fatores associados. MÉTODOS: Foi realizado estudo de coorte retrospectivo entre 1992 e 2012. Foram incluídos todos os casos de gastrosquise nascidos no Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre (HCPA) naquele período. O diagnóstico de gastrosquise foi obtido por meio do exame ultrassonográfico morfológico ou pelo exame clínico ao nascimento nos casos desconhecidos no pré-natal. As variáveis de nascimento (peso ao nascer, idade gestacional e escore de Apgar, modo de parto, tipo de gastrosquise e anomalias associadas) e cirúrgicas (tipo de fechamento cirúrgico, reintervenção e sepse) foram comparadas entre os casos sobreviventes e os óbitos. Os resultados desta comparação foram analisados de acordo com o tipo de variável por meio de testes paramétricos e não paramétricos (Mann-Whitney ou teste t de Student, χ² ou teste exato de Fisher) sendo considerado o nível de significância de 5% (p=0,05). RESULTADOS: Foram incluídos 64 recém-nascidos com gastrosquise, 59 deles (92,2%) diagnosticados durante o pré-natal. Vinte e seis casos (40,6%) tinham somente intestino exposto, classificados como gastrosquise simples, 22 tinham intestino e estômago (34,4%) e 16 tinham intestino e outros órgãos (25%), totalizando 38 casos de gastrosquise complexa. O reparo cirúrgico primário foi realizado em 44 casos (68,8%). A mortalidade foi de 23,4% (15 mortes). Os casos de óbito tinham peso ao nascer (p=0,001), escore de Apgar (p=0,03) e idade gestacional (p=0,03) significativamente menores que os sobreviventes. Não houve diferença no modo de parto (p=0,8) e, com relação ao conteúdo eviscerado, não houve diferença entre os casos de gastrosquise simples e complexa (p=0,06). A mortalidade foi significativamente mais elevada entre os casos que necessitaram de reintervenção (p=0,001) e com sepse (p=0,008). CONCLUSÃO: A mortalidade perinatal da gastrosquise parece depender principalmente da prematuridade, baixo peso e complicações cirúrgicas.

PURPOSE: To analyze the perinatal mortality rate in cases of gastroschisis and possible associated factors. METHODS: A retrospective cohort study was conducted between 1992 and 2012. All cases of gastroschisis born in Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre (HCPA) during that period were included. The diagnosis of gastroschisis was obtained by morphological ultrasound examination or clinical examination at birth in prenatally unknown cases. The variables of birth (birthweight, gestational age and Apgar score, mode of delivery, type of gastroschisis and associated anomalies) and the surgical ones (type of surgical closure, reintervention and sepsis) were compared between surviving cases and deaths. The results of this comparison were analyzed according to the type of variable using parametric and non-parametric tests (Mann-Whitney or Student's t-test, χ² or Fisher's exact test), with the level of significance set at 5% (p=0.05). RESULTS: Sixty-four newborns with gastroschisis were included, 59 of them (92.2%) diagnosed during the prenatal period. Twenty-six patients (40.6%) had only exposed intestines, classified as simple gastroschisis, 22 had exposure of the intestines and stomach (34.4%) and 16 had exposure of the intestine and other organs (25%), for a total of 38 cases of complex gastroschisis. Primary surgical repair was performed in 44 cases (68.8%). The mortality rate was 23.4% (15 deaths). Babies who died had significantly lower birth weight (p=0.001), gestational age (p=0.03) and Apgar score (p=0.03) than survivors. There was no difference in mode of delivery (p=0.8) and, with respect to gut contents, there was no difference between the cases of simple and complex gastroschisis (p=0.06). Mortality was significantly higher in patients with sepsis (p=0.008) and reintervention (p=0.001). CONCLUSION: in the present study, perinatal mortality due to gastroschisis seemed to depend mainly on prematurity, low birth weight, and surgical complications.

Defectos de la pared abdominal. Estudio comparativo entre onfalocele y gastrosquisis / Abdominal wall defects. A Comparative investigation between omphalocele and gastroschisis

Introducción: Onfalocele y gastrosquisis son los defectos de la pared abdominal (DPA) más frecuentes, que por su importancia y las diferencias entre ellos merecen ser estudiados en forma especial. Objetivos: Establecer las tasas de prevalencia de onfalocele y gastroaquisis al nacimiento. Verificar variaciones de ellas en distintos períodos. Estudiar la morbimortalidad asociada y su sobrevida. Pacientes y Método: Se revisó la base de datos ECLAMC (Estudio Colaborativo Latino Americano de Malformaciones Congênitas) para el período 1996-2010. Resultados: Se pesquizarón 33 recién nacidos (RN) con DPA. (11,6 por 10.000 nacimientos). De ellos 19 fueron onfalocele (6,7 por 10.000) y 14 (4,9 por 10.000) gastrosquisis. Los niños con onfalocele tenían significativamente mayor asociación con otras malformaciones, su frecuencia en el sexo masculino fue mayor y mostró mayor letalidad que la gastrosquisis. Todos los niños con gastrosquisis nacieron vivos, con predominio del sexo femenino, sus madres eran significativamente más jóvenes. Conclusión: Onfalocele y gastros-quisis presentaron una prevalencia al nacimiento mayor que lo publicado, probablemente por ser el HCUCH un Centro de Referencia. Ambas anomalías mostraron un aumento significativo en sus tasas de prevalencia al nacimiento al compararlas con las obtenidas anteriormente por nosotros en el mismo hospital. Se demostró diferencias significativas entre estas dos entidades: Onfalocele tiene mayor mortinatalidad, mortalidad y letalidad, mayor frecuencia de malformaciones asociadas y mayor promedio de edad materna.

Introduction: Omphalocele and Gastroschisis are the two most common congenital abdominal wall (AWD) defects. Objectives: To determine birth prevalence of Omphalocele and Gastroaquisis; to verify variations in different periods and to study the associated morbidity, mortality and survival. Patients and Method: The database of the Latin American Collaborative Study of Congenital Malformations (ECLAMC) was searched between the years 1996 and 2010. Results: 33 newborns (NB) with AWD were investigated (11.6 per 10,000 births). 19 of the cases corresponded to omphalocele (6.7 per 10,000 births) and 14 to gastroschisis (4.9 per 10,000 births). Children with omphalocele had significantly greater association with other malformations and the frequency in males was higher and showed higher mortality rates than gastroschisis. All children with gas-troschisis were born alive; they were predominantly female infants whose mothers were significantly younger. Conclusion: Birth omphalocele and gastroschisis prevalence were higher than published information, perhaps due to the fact that the HCUCH (Clinical Hospital of Universidad de Chile) is a reference center. Both anomalies showed a significant increase in their birth prevalence rates when compared with those previously obtained by us in the same hospital. Significant differences between these two entities were described. Omphalocele presented higher stillbirth, mortality and fatality rates; higher frequency of associated malformations and higher average maternal age.

Factores asociados a la mortalidad de recién nacidos con gastrosquisis en el Hospital Nacional Guillermo Almenara Irigoyen entre 2001 al 2010 / Factors associated with mortality of newborns with gastroschisis at the National Hospital Guillermo Almenara Irigoyen from 2001 to 2010

Introducción: La gastrosquisis es un defecto congénito de la pared abdominal cuya prevalencia ha aumentado notablemente en varios países y constituye una urgencia quirúrgica en neonatología. La sobrevida de estos pacientes ha aumentado con el advenimiento de las unidades de cuidados intensivos, las técnicas de cierre diferido y la nutrición parenteral total. Objetivo: Determinar los factores asociados a la mortalidad de los recién nacidos con gastrosquisis en el Hospital Nacional Guillermo Almenara lrigoyen. Pacientes y Métodos: Se realizó un estudio retrospectivo, de observación, descriptivo y comparativo de pacientes con gastrosquisis en el Hospital Nacional Guillermo Almenara lrigoyen del 2001 al 2010. Se realizó un estudio comparativo entre neonatos con gastrosquisis tratados en dicho hospital y se les dividió en dos grupos: los que vivieron y los que fallecieron. Se estudiaron los factores que pudieron estar relacionados con la evolución final. Resultados: Se encontraron 25 neonatos con gastrosquisis, de los cuales 44 por ciento eran de sexo femenino y 56 por ciento de sexo masculino. En este análisis descriptivo se encontró un 24 por ciento para el grupo de los fallecidos y 76 por ciento para el grupo de los vivos. El 66,6 por ciento de los fallecidos eran de sexo masculino y el 33,3 por ciento femenino. Se realizó cierre primario en 68 por ciento y colocación de Silo en 32 por ciento. El género, la edad materna, el estado civil, el lugar de nacimiento, el lugar donde se realizaron los controles prenatales, la paridad, el diagnóstico prenatal, el consumo de alcohol u otros medicamentos, antecedente de infección urinaria, la edad gestacional, la atresia intestinal, el medio de transporte, la sepsis pre y post operatoria, la deshidratación y la hipotermia, el riesgo quirúrgico, la eliminación de meconio, el cierre primario, el distrés respiratorio, el uso de NPT y NE, el tipo de germen aislado, la candidiasis, la segunda y tercera cirugía, son...

Gastrosquisis: presentación de un caso / Gastroschisis: a case presentation

La gastrosquisis se caracteriza por un defecto de la pared abdominal en el cual los intestinos y otras vísceras se desarrollan fuera del abdomen. Se presenta un caso de un recién nacido de una paciente de 25 años producto de un embarazo de 38.5 semanas, con diagnóstico prenatal tardío de gastrosquisis que se comprueba al nacimiento, se constata salida al exterior de gran parte del intestino delgado, estómago y parte del hígado; a consecuencia de la exposición a que fueron sometidos estos órganos, el estómago presentaba múltiples perforaciones; se interviene quirúrgicamente y se realiza resección amplia de estómago que incluía las perforaciones y se cierra el abdomen, colocándose los órganos expuestos en su interior; evoluciona desfavorablemente y fallece horas después de la intervención.

Gastroschisis is characterized by abdominal wall defect in which intestines and other organs develop outside the abdomen. We report a case of a newborn of a 25 years patient as a result of a 38.5 weeks pregnancy,with delayed prenatal diagnosis of gastroschisis that is checked at birth,there has been found outside most of the small intestine, stomach and part of the liver as a result of the exposure these organs were subjected, the stomach had multiple piercings, and surgical interventions are performed wide resection of the stomach and the abdomen is closed, placing the exposed organs inside; this patient evolves unfavorably and dies hours after surgery.

Tratamiento de los defectos de la pared abdominal (gastrosquisis y onfalocele) en el Hospital Universitario San Vicente de Paúl, Medellín, 1998-2006 / Management of abdominal wall defects (gastroschisis and omphalocele) at Hospital Universitario San Vicente de Paúl, in Medellín, Colombia, 1998-2006

Introducción: la gastrosquisis y el onfalocele son malformaciones de la pared abdominal en neonatos que, a pesar de sus grandes diferencias, tienen en común el hecho de ser enfermedades graves caracterizadas por la herniación de las vísceras intrabdominales a través de un defecto de la pared abdominal. Los niños con estas enfermedades se presentan como emergencias quirúrgicas que plantean un reto difícil para el cirujano tratante. Tienen una tasa de mortalidad que oscila entre 20- 40%, aun con el tratamiento apropiado y se asocian a un amplio rango de malformaciones, principalmente en los niños con onfalocele. Objetivo: el objetivo de la presente revisión retrospectiva es describir el tratamiento de los pacientes con gastrosquisis y onfalocele, y los resultados con él obtenidos, entre 1998 y 2006, en la Sección de Cirugía Pediátrica del Hospital Universitario San Vicente de Paúl (HUSVP), de Medellín. Pacientes y métodos: se evaluaron todos los pacientes que ingresaron al Servicio de Cirugía Pediátrica del HUSVP con diagnóstico de gastrosquisis u onfalocele, entre el 1 de enero de 1998 y el 31 de diciembre de 2006. Se definió el tipo de tratamiento llevado a cabo y, de acuerdo con este, se revisaron los resultados: las complicaciones posquirúrgicas, tales como infección del sitio operatorio, evisceración, sepsis, íleo e hipertensión intrabdominal; el tiempo de inicio de la vía oral y de la nutrición parenteral total (NPT); la permanencia en la unidad de cuidados intensivos (UCI) y la duración de la estancia hospitalaria Resultados: se identificaron 55 pacientes, 32 con gastrosquisis y 23 con onfalocele; en todos se hizo tratamiento quirúrgico. En 31 pacientes (56,4%) se hizo cierre primario y en 24 (43,6%), cierre por etapas; en esta última modalidad el procedimiento más utilizado fue el silo (12 niños; 50%). En 42 pacientes (76,4%) se presentaron complicaciones la más frecuente de las cuales fue la sepsis. La frecuencia de complicaciones asociadas...

Introduction: Gastroschisis and omphalocele are neonatal malformations of the abdominal wall. Despite thei r great di f ferences , both are severe di seases characterized by herniation of viscera through the defect in the abdominal wall. Children with these defects present as surgical emergencies that pose a difficult challenge to the attending surgeon. Even with appropriate management, the mortality rate is between 20-40%.Omphalocele and, to a lesser degree gastroschisis, are associated with a wide range of malformations. Objective: The aim of this retrospective review was to describe the management of children with gastroschisis or omphalocele, and the results obtained with it, at the Pediatric Surgery Section, Hospital Universitario San Vicente de Paúl, in Medellin, Colombia.Patients and methods: We evaluated the charts of all patients admitted to the Pediatric Surgery Section, between January 1, 1998 and December 31, 2006, with a diagnosis of gastroschisis or omphalocele. The type of treatment was defined as either primary closure or closure by stages; accordingly, we reviewed the results of the operation, the surgical complications (surgical site infection, evisceration, sepsis, ileus and intraabdominal hypertension), the time of onset of oral and total parenteral nutrition (TPN), and the duration of hospital and UCI stay Results: 55 patients were identified, 32 with gastroschisis and 23 with omphalocele, all of whom were surgically treated. In 31 patients (56.4%) primary closure was carried out, while in 24 (43.6%) the closure was done by stages; in the latter modality silo was most frequently used (12 cases). Complications, mostly sepsis, occurred in 42 patients (76.4%). The frequency of complications associated...

Gastroschisis: delivery and immediate repair in the operating room.

BACKGROUND: Gastroschisis is a congenital abdominal wall defect with the small and large bowel protruding through. Early closure prevents heat and water loss, infection, and bowel edema. Immediate primary fascial closure should be done when possible. OBJECTIVE: To compare the outcome of a group of gastroschisis neonates diagnosed before birth who underwent delivery and immediate surgical repair in the operating room (IOR group) with another group who underwent delivery outside the operating room and urgent surgical repair in the operating room later (OOR group). MATERIAL AND METHOD: A retrospective cross sectional study between January 1, 2005 and December 31, 2007 was conducted on 49 neonates with gastroschisis treated at Khon Kaen Regional Hospital by one pediatric surgeon. RESULT: Thirteen neonates were in the IOR group and 36 in the OOR group. Statistical significance was observed between both groups with regard to delivery-operation interval and operative procedure. The time interval from birth to operative repair of IOR group was shorter (0.8 +/- 0.4 vs. 11.4 +/- 4.2, p < 0.001). The abdominal wall defect of all neonates in IOR group could be corrected by primary fascial closure (100%) compared with only 61.1% in the OOR group (p < 0.01). There were no statistical significant difference between the two groups regarding days to extubation (4.7 +/- 2.7 vs. 8.3 +/- 6.3, p < 0.058), days to enteral feedings (10.5 +/- 4.5 vs. 13.7 +/- 5.9, p < 0.092), and length of stay (21.7 +/- 9.9 vs. 28.7 +/- 19.6, p < 0.235), but there was a trend in the IOR group toward earlier extubation, toleration of enteral feeding, and discharge. Overall mortality rate was 14%. All of the IOR group survived There were 19% deaths in the OOR group. CONCLUSION: Delivery and immediate surgical repair in the operating room appear to be safe and feasible. Delivery-operation interval was decreased. The repair was easier and increased the possibility of primary fascial closure. The patients ate sooner and were discharged earlier. A policy of making immediate surgical repair upon the delivery in the operating room leads to decreased morbidity in infants with gastroschisis. A well prepared team is an important factor for this policy.