1985
DOI: 10.1055/s-2008-1059752
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Gastroschisis Associated with Atresia - A Plea for Delay in Resection

Abstract: Two cases of gastroschisis complicated by atresia and ischaemia of the small-bowel wall are presented. Full recovery of the intestine is shown to be feasible. Apparently the atrocious picture presented by the matted intestine upon birth does not reflect the true state of the deeper structures. A plea is made to delay resection and to perform a second look operation at a later stage in an effort to save intestinal length.

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“…Chromosomal anomalies are also more commonly associated with omphalocele; this is particularly true of small omphaloceles that do not contain liver [18,19]. Intestinal atresia is seen in approximately 10% of infants with gastroschisis, but it is unclear whether this represents a common vascular etiology of the two lesions [20] or is the result of intestinal ischemia secondary to constriction at the abdominal wall [21]. Occasionally gastroschisis may occur as a result of amniotic band syndrome [22].…”
Section: Omphalocele Versus Gastroschisismentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Chromosomal anomalies are also more commonly associated with omphalocele; this is particularly true of small omphaloceles that do not contain liver [18,19]. Intestinal atresia is seen in approximately 10% of infants with gastroschisis, but it is unclear whether this represents a common vascular etiology of the two lesions [20] or is the result of intestinal ischemia secondary to constriction at the abdominal wall [21]. Occasionally gastroschisis may occur as a result of amniotic band syndrome [22].…”
Section: Omphalocele Versus Gastroschisismentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Solid organs generally remain in the abdominal cavity, but on occasion the gallbladder, uterus, fallopian tubes, urinary bladder, testes and part of the liver may protrude through the defect 2 . Gastroschisis is rarely associated with other congenital anomalies though intestinal atresia is seen in approximately 10% 3,4 . Other intestinal complications can include malrotation, midgut volvulus with necrosis (< 6%), hypoperistalsis and intestinal stenoses 2,5 .…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%