Prenatally closed gastroschisis with midgut atresia

Pediatr Surg Int. 2002 Sep;18(5-6):550-2. doi: 10.1007/s00383-002-0815-2. Epub 2002 May 28.

Abstract

Spontaneous prenatal closure of gastroschisis (GS) is rare and usually associated with atresia of the midgut. We describe a case of GS diagnosed at 20 weeks' gestation that resolved spontaneously in utero. At delivery the infant had an ileus. A laparotomy with a jejunocolostomy was performed, but she died at 2 months of age due to complications of total parenteral nutrition.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Colon / abnormalities
  • Digestive System Abnormalities / etiology*
  • Fatal Outcome
  • Female
  • Fetal Diseases* / diagnostic imaging
  • Gastroschisis / complications*
  • Gastroschisis / diagnostic imaging
  • Humans
  • Ileum / abnormalities
  • Intestinal Atresia / etiology*
  • Pregnancy
  • Remission, Spontaneous
  • Rotation
  • Ultrasonography, Prenatal