The prevalence of preterm births in pregnancies complicated with fetal gastroschisis

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 be...

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Published in:Archives of gynecology and obstetrics 2012-10, Vol.286 (4), p.889-892
Main Authors: Barseghyan, Karine, Aghajanian, Paola, Miller, David A.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescent
Adult
California - epidemiology
Endocrinology
Female
Fetal Diseases - epidemiology
Gastroschisis - epidemiology
Gynecology
Human Genetics
Humans
Infant, Newborn
Infant, Premature
Male
Maternal-Fetal Medicine
Medicine
Medicine & Public Health
Obstetrics/Perinatology/Midwifery
Pregnancy
Premature birth
Premature Birth - epidemiology
Prevalence
Retrospective Studies
Young Adult
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Summary: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.
ISSN:0932-0067
1432-0711
DOI:10.1007/s00404-012-2394-3