Re: Informal Case:Gastroschisis
From: James S. Smeltzer, MD (gaperina@mindspring.com)
Sun Apr 29 02:41:20 2001
Haven't done one yet. If there is sign that it is a ruptured omphalocele or
other anomalies are present then there is a risk.
>----- Original Message -----
From: "art fougner, md" <evsono@pipeline.com>
To: "Multiple recipients of list ULTRASOUND"
<ultrasound@mail.medispecialty.com>
Sent: Friday, April 27, 2001 10:47 AM
Subject: Re: Informal Case:Gastroschisis
> i'm curious - how many on this list would suggest karyotyping when
> gastroschisis is noted?
>
> art
>
> At Thu, 26 Apr 2001, D. Nyberg wrote:
> >
> >You might start with this web link which you can find on our web site at
> >http://www.fetalcenter.org or go directly to the link below
> >
> >This page summarizes gastroschisis and is found on the web site at CHOP
> >(Childrens Hospital of Pennsylvania)
> >http://fetalsurgery.chop.edu/gastroschisis.shtml
> >
> >On Thu, 26 Apr 2001, Sue Ovel wrote:
> >
> >> At Tue, 10 Apr 2001, DALLAS JONES wrote:
> >> >
> >> >I am 17 weeks pregnant, yesterday my baby was diagnosed with having
this condition Gastroschisis. My consultant carried out an amniocentisis for
which I must await the results.
> >> >
> >> >Could you please advise me how common the condition Gastroschisis is?
Also what other abnormalities are connected with this condition?
> >> >
> >> >I look forward to hearing from you in the near future,
> >> >
> >> >Kind Regards
> >> >Dallas Jones
> >>
> >> Dear Dallas,
> >> These are some of the answers to your questions from my experience.
> >> Gastrochisis will have a markedly increased AFP testing. It occurs in
> >> about 2:10,000 live births. There is a male predominance. It is not
> >> genetically related. Coexisting anomalies are rare. It is more common
> >> in
> >> young mothers. 90% will survive. May have slower growth in the first
5
> >> years
> >> but will have normal growth after 5 years. Keep your chin up
> >>
> >> --
> >> Sue Ovel RT, RDMS, RVT
> >>
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> art fougner, md
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> A series of 1000 cases begins with but a single anecdote.
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