Abstract
Aims: Anterior abdominal wall defects are one of the frequently encountered congenital anomalies. The prenatal
diagnosis is important in terms of giving birth in optimal conditions. In this paper, it is aimed to report a case with
gastroschisis operated in our hospital, also utilizing the current literature.
Case Report: During the ultrasonography examination performed to the mother in the fourth month of pregnancy,
followed up in Lüleburgaz Public Hospital regularly, an image associated with anterior abdominal wall defect
was detected and prenatal diagnosis was established. Thereupon transferred to our center, the pregnancy of the
patient was followed up cautiously and the baby was born at 38th week. The patient followed up after birth in the
newborn intensive care unit, was operated in postnatal first day considering the diagnosis of gastroschisis. When the
patient came for follow-ups at postoperative 1st and 3rd months, patient’s health was good.
Conclusion: With our case it was aimed to emphasize the importance of delivering these babies before their 40th
week by diagnosing them in their prenatal early period and transferring them to an experienced center regarding
health of both mother and the baby.
Details
| Other ID | JA57RJ82ET |
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| Journal Section | Collection |
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| Publication Date | February 1, 2016 |
| Submission Date | February 1, 2016 |
| Published in Issue | Year 2016 Volume: 3 Issue: 1 |