Challenges and lessons learnt in the management of an HIV-exposed neonate with gastroschisis in a resource-limited setting: case report
Munanura Turyasima,
Fadumo Mohamed Ahmed,
Walufu Ivan Egesa
et al.
Abstract:Introduction and importance:
The incidence of congenital abdominal wall defects is increasing, but few cases have been reported in the African population.
Case presentation:
We report a case of gastroschisis in a term neonate who was delivered through spontaneous vaginal delivery (SVD) in a remote health facility before transfer to a tertiary hospital in Uganda. Although there was no environmental exposure to teratogens, the major risk factor of Gastros… Show more
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