Progress of diagnosis and treatment of gastroschisis / 国际儿科学杂志

ABSTRACT

Gastroschisis is a rare abdominal wall malformation in newborns.The specific etiology of gastroschisis has not been identified.In the fetal period, ultrasound examination is instrumental for a definite early diagnosis.Abdominal fissure is usually located to the right of the umbilical cord and requires immediate postpartum intervention.Fetuses are at risk of intrauterine growth restriction, premature delivery and intrauterine fetal death.In addition, complex ventral fissures are associated with intestinal complications, such as intestinal atresia, intestinal stenosis, intestinal necrosis or perforation.Early diagnosis and timely surgical intervention are the key to improve the prognosis of gastroschisis.This review summarizes the diagnosis and treatment of gastroschisis to provide information for clinical practice.