Gastroschisis

Gastroschisis is a type of abdominal wall defect in which the intestines and sometimes other organs develop outside the fetal abdomen through an opening in the abdominal wall. This defect is the result of obstruction of the omphalomesenteric vessels during development. It is often detected through AFP screening or a detailed fetal ultrasound. Gastroschisis is also called paraomphalocele, laparoschisis, or abdominoschisis. Omphalocele is a similar birth defect, but it involves the umbilical cord, and the organs are enclosed in a membranous sac instead of directly in the amniotic fluid.Genetic counseling and further genetic testing, such as amniocentesis, may be offered during the pregnancy, as some abdominal wall defects are associated with genetic disorders. If there are no additional genetic problems or birth defects, surgery soon after birth can often repair the opening. (From the Wikpedia article Gastroschisis.)

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Recent Publications on Gastroschisis:
Hydrogel protection: a novel approach to reduce bowel inflammation in experimental gastroschisis. OBJECTIVE: In gastroschisis there is herniation of the fetal bowel into...	11th November, 2009	Division of Pediatric Surgery, Department of Surgery, School of Medical	Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol. 2009 Nov 7. DOI Direct Link
Case-control study of a gastroschisis cluster in Nevada. OBJECTIVE: To identify potential risk factors associated with a sudden...	4th November, 2009	University of Nevada, School of Community Health Sciences, Lombardi, Reno,	Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med. 2009 Nov;163(11):1000-6. DOI Direct Link
Improved Outcomes in Paediatric Intestinal Failure with Aggressive Prevention of Liver Disease. BACKGROUND/PURPOSE: A protocol-driven care algorithm for the care of...	30th October, 2009	Alberta Children's Hospital/University of Calgary, Pediatric General	Eur J Pediatr Surg. 2009 Oct 28. DOI Direct Link
Outcomes in Neonates with Gastroschisis in U.S. Children's Hospitals. Our objectives are to report patient characteristics, comorbidities, and...	30th October, 2009	Department of Surgery, Seattle Children's Hospital, Seattle, Washington.	Am J Perinatol. 2009 Oct 28. DOI Direct Link
[Is it correct to use neonatal intensive care units as operating rooms?] AIM. The neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) is used in many centres as...	29th October, 2009	Servicio Cirugia Pediatrica, Hospital Infantil Gregorio Maranon, Madrid.	Cir Pediatr. 2009 Apr;22(2):61-4.
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BioNews Results for Gastroschisis:
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Gastroschisis Patents:
US Patent No.	Title
5100878	Blocking the effect of teratogens on a fetus
6673362	Resorbable barrier micro-membranes for attenuation of scar tissue during healing
6753164	Nucleic acids encoding human serpin polypeptide HMCIS41
6753350	Method to reduce the incidence of intraventricular hemorrhage in preterm infants
6770466	Human protein tyrosine phosphatase polynucleotides, polypeptides, and antibodies
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