Gastroschisis: A review of practice
Document Type
Journal Article
Publication Title
British Journal of Midwifery
Publisher
Mag Online
School
School of Nursing and Midwifery
RAS ID
25892
Abstract
Gastroschisis is an abdominal wall defect in the fetus, affecting as many as 1 in 2000 pregnancies. This is a complex medical condition that is growing in prevalence worldwide, and one to which midwives will inevitably be exposed. There is a lack of consensus in the literature as to the cause of gastroschisis and for clear evidence-based treatment regarding indication and timing of birth. While it is agreed that specialist multidisciplinary collaboration is needed from pre-conception, through antenatal surveillance, and into labour, birth and postnatal care, the research is medically led, with no description of a midwifery role. In acknowledging that gastroschisis is a complex medical issue, specific medical and surgical interventions are not examined, but instead a midwifery plan of care within the multidisciplinary approach is derived from the available literature.
DOI
10.12968/bjom.2017.25.12.755
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Wright, C., & Geraghty, S. (2017). Gastroschisis: A review of practice. British Journal of Midwifery, 25(12), 755-760. https://doi.org/10.12968/bjom.2017.25.12.755