What is it about?
Children born with congenital anomalies requiring surgical correction are at risk for long term morbidity. This work shows the outcomes in a Series of babies born with gastroschisis
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Why is it important?
Our findings show that children born with Gastroschisis face long-term morbidities and impairments. We strongly recommend long term interdisciplinary Follow up for these children
Perspectives
Chidren with congenital anomalies are at risk for a number of long term problems and sequelae. We should not think that the surgical outcomes are the only parameter to take into account when reporting results. We show that a comprehensive, structured interdisciplinary Follow up program is a healthcare approach that should be warranted to these children and the ir families
Dr Lidia B Giudici
Hospital General de Ninos Pedro de Elizalde
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This page is a summary of: Babies born with gastroschisis and followed up to the age of six years faced long-term morbidity and impairments, Acta Paediatrica, March 2016, Wiley,
DOI: 10.1111/apa.13374.
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