Abstract
Background: This study was conducted to investigate the clinical significance of the detection by prenatal ultrasonography of fetal gastroschisis. Materials and Methods: Fifteen cases of fetal gastroschisis diagnosed in utero by antenatal ultrasound from January 1991 to January 1999 were retrospectively analyzed. Results: The earliest prenatal diagnosis of gastroschisis in our series was made at 14 weeks of gestation. Seven cases (47%) were detected before 22 weeks. The average maternal age was 25 years, which was lower than the maternal age of the normal group. After detection and consultation, 10 cases (67%) were selected to continue their pregnancies. All 10 cases were delivered at term and surgical corrections made after birth by a well-prepared perinatal team of fetologists, obstetricians, neonatologists and pediatric surgeons. Conclusion: Antenatal ultrasound scanning can facilitate early diagnosis, appropriate decision-making and suitable management for fetal gastroschisis. The results of this series suggest that routine screening for gastroschisis by prenatal ultrasound may be warranted.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 80-84 |
| Number of pages | 5 |
| Journal | Journal of Medical Ultrasound |
| Volume | 7 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| Publication status | Published - 1999 Jan 1 |
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Sonographic diagnosis of fetal gastroschisis in utero. / Hung, C. H.; Chang, Chiung-Hsin; Yu, Chen-Hsiang; Kuo, Pao-Lin; Chang, F. M.
In: Journal of Medical Ultrasound, Vol. 7, No. 2, 01.01.1999, p. 80-84.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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T1 - Sonographic diagnosis of fetal gastroschisis in utero
AU - Hung, C. H.
AU - Chang, Chiung-Hsin
AU - Yu, Chen-Hsiang
AU - Kuo, Pao-Lin
AU - Chang, F. M.
PY - 1999/1/1
Y1 - 1999/1/1
N2 - Background: This study was conducted to investigate the clinical significance of the detection by prenatal ultrasonography of fetal gastroschisis. Materials and Methods: Fifteen cases of fetal gastroschisis diagnosed in utero by antenatal ultrasound from January 1991 to January 1999 were retrospectively analyzed. Results: The earliest prenatal diagnosis of gastroschisis in our series was made at 14 weeks of gestation. Seven cases (47%) were detected before 22 weeks. The average maternal age was 25 years, which was lower than the maternal age of the normal group. After detection and consultation, 10 cases (67%) were selected to continue their pregnancies. All 10 cases were delivered at term and surgical corrections made after birth by a well-prepared perinatal team of fetologists, obstetricians, neonatologists and pediatric surgeons. Conclusion: Antenatal ultrasound scanning can facilitate early diagnosis, appropriate decision-making and suitable management for fetal gastroschisis. The results of this series suggest that routine screening for gastroschisis by prenatal ultrasound may be warranted.
AB - Background: This study was conducted to investigate the clinical significance of the detection by prenatal ultrasonography of fetal gastroschisis. Materials and Methods: Fifteen cases of fetal gastroschisis diagnosed in utero by antenatal ultrasound from January 1991 to January 1999 were retrospectively analyzed. Results: The earliest prenatal diagnosis of gastroschisis in our series was made at 14 weeks of gestation. Seven cases (47%) were detected before 22 weeks. The average maternal age was 25 years, which was lower than the maternal age of the normal group. After detection and consultation, 10 cases (67%) were selected to continue their pregnancies. All 10 cases were delivered at term and surgical corrections made after birth by a well-prepared perinatal team of fetologists, obstetricians, neonatologists and pediatric surgeons. Conclusion: Antenatal ultrasound scanning can facilitate early diagnosis, appropriate decision-making and suitable management for fetal gastroschisis. The results of this series suggest that routine screening for gastroschisis by prenatal ultrasound may be warranted.
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