Gastroschisis.

Raffat Bano; Akhtar Amin Memon; Ammara Mushtaq

Author(s)

Raffat Bano Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, The Aga Khan Hospital for Women Karimabad (Secondary Care Hospital), Karachi, Pakistan

Akhtar Amin Memon Dow Medical College, Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi, Pakistan

Ammara Mushtaq Dow Medical College, Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi, Pakistan

Abstract

We report a case of gastroschisis which was not diagnosed antenatally and was delivered through lower segment caesarean section due to non-reassuring cardiotocograph and small for gestational age fetus in a 21-year old mother. It was associated with oligohydramnios and partial extension of wrist joint in the neonate. After delivery, baby was referred to tertiary care for specialized care by paediatric surgeon and neonatologist where he had silo reduction and surgical repair. Postnatally, the baby is in healthy condition till now.

Publication Details

Page(s) 432-433

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Published Journal: Journal of College of Physicians and Surgeons--Pakistan : JCPSP, Volume: 23, Issue: 6, Year: 2013

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