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01-10-2012 | Maternal-Fetal Medicine

The prevalence of preterm births in pregnancies complicated with fetal gastroschisis

Authors: Karine Barseghyan, Paola Aghajanian, David A. Miller

Published in: Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics | Issue 4/2012

Abstract

Objective

The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence of preterm births in pregnancies complicated by fetal gastroschisis in our tertiary referral center.

Methods

We conducted a retrospective review of medical records of patients with fetal gastroschisis delivered at our institution between January 2004 and April 2012.

Results

A total of 63 patients met the study criteria. Of these, 32 (51 %) were delivered before 37 0/7 weeks of gestation. The mean estimated gestational age at delivery was 35 4/7 ± 1 week (range 32 6/7–36 6/7) weeks. Spontaneous preterm delivery occurred in 27 patients (43 %). The remaining 31 patients (49 %) delivered between 37 0/7 and 39 2/7 weeks of gestation.

Conclusion

The majority of patients with fetal gastroschisis were delivered before 37 weeks of gestation with a significant proportion delivering due to spontaneous onset of preterm labor. In addition to antepartum surveillance for fetal well-being, monitoring patients for symptoms and signs of preterm labor is recommended.

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Title: The prevalence of preterm births in pregnancies complicated with fetal gastroschisis
Authors: Karine Barseghyan
Paola Aghajanian
David A. Miller
Publication date: 01-10-2012
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics / Issue 4/2012
Print ISSN: 0932-0067
Electronic ISSN: 1432-0711
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00404-012-2394-3

At a glance: The STEP trials

Springer Medicine

The prevalence of preterm births in pregnancies complicated with fetal gastroschisis

Abstract

Objective

Methods

Results

Conclusion

At a glance: The STEP trials

Springer Medicine

Abstract

Objective

Methods

Results

Conclusion

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