gastoschisis
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By Susheewa Wichaikull
Gastroschisis
In the womb, fetal intestines develop outside of
the abdomen for a brief time. In normal cases,
the intestines return to the abdominal cavity,
and the baby's abdomen closes before birth.
Gastroschisis
- Gastroschisis is an abdominal wall defect that
occurs on the side of the umbilical cord (umbilicus).
The baby is born with intestines protruding through
this defect, and no protective sac is present.
Gastroschisis is rarely associated with other birth
- defects. Gastroschisis is a life threatening defect,
requiring immediate intervention.
Before Operation
Artrificial Sac
- Gastroschisis is an abdominal wall defect that
occurs on the side of the umbilical cord (umbilicus).
The baby is born with intestines protruding through
this defect, and no protective sac is present.
Gastroschisis is rarely associated with other birth
- defects. Gastroschisis is a life threatening defect,
requiring immediate intervention.
Operation
- The infant is cared for post operatively in a
- neonatal intensive care unit. He is placed in an
isolette (incubator) to keep warm and avoid infection.
Oxygen is provided, often through mechanical
ventilation. Intravenous fluids, antibiotics, and
pain medications are also given. A nasogastric tube
is inserted to keep the stomach emptied of gastric
secretions. Feedings through the nasogastric tube
begin as soon as bowel function resumes.
Post Operation
These feedings are approached very slowly, and
often infants are reluctant to eat. They may need
feeding therapy and lots of encouragement.
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