James A Fraser, Katherine J Deans, Mary E Fallat, Michael Helmrath, Rashmi Kabre, Charles M Leys, Troy A Markel, Patrick A Dillon, Cynthia Downard, Tiffany N Wright, Samir K Gadepalli, Julia E Grabowski, Ronald Hirschl, Kevin N Johnson, Jonathan E Kohler, Matthew P Landman, Grace Z Mak, Peter C Minneci, Beth Rymeski, Thomas T Sato, Bethany J Slater, Shawn D St Peter, Jason D Fraser
INTRODUCTION: We evaluate the incidence, outcomes, and management of peri‑umbilical hernias after sutured or sutureless gastroschisis closure. METHODS: A retrospective, longitudinal follow-up of neonates with gastroschisis who underwent closure at 11 children's hospitals from 2013 to 2016 was performed. Patient encounters were reviewed through 2019 to identify the presence of a peri‑umbilical hernia, time to spontaneous closure or repair, and associated complications...
March 26, 2022: Journal of Pediatric Surgery