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Gastroschisis Research Paper

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The majority of fetuses with this problem are born to mothers in their late teens or early twenties. According to ucsfmedicalcenter.org, Gastroschisis is a surgical emergency. Treatment for gastroschisis is surgery to repair the defect, usually performed within the first day after delivery to avoid infection. If the defect is small, it is usually treated with surgery soon after birth to put the organs back into the belly and close the opening. If the defect is large, the repair is a slow process, usually done in stages. A mesh sack is stitched around the borders of the defect and slowly moved back into the belly. With growth, the herniated intestine returns into the abdominal cavity and the defect can be closed. Most infants usually require

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