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Krishnapura SR, McNeer E, Dupont WD, Patrick SW. County-Level Atrazine Use and Gastroschisis. JAMA Netw Open 2024; 7:e2410056. [PMID: 38709530 DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2024.10056] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/07/2024] Open
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Importance The incidence of gastroschisis, a birth defect involving the herniation of the small bowel through the abdominal wall, has increased in the US since the 1960s. The pesticide atrazine is a hypothesized cause of gastroschisis; however, examination of the association between atrazine and gastroschisis has been limited. Objective To evaluate national trends in gastroschisis incidence, maternal and infant characteristics associated with gastroschisis, and whether county-level atrazine use is associated with gastroschisis. Design, Setting, and Participants This retrospective, repeated cross-sectional study examined birth certificate data of all live births in the US and data on atrazine use from the US Geological Survey from January 1, 2009, through December 31, 2019. The data analysis was performed between August 5, 2021, and May 26, 2023. Exposures County-level atrazine use. Main Outcomes and Measures The primary outcome was gastroschisis incidence. Covariates included maternal age, race and ethnicity, body mass index (measured by weight in kilograms divided by height in meters squared), parity, insurance type, Chlamydia infection during pregnancy, smoking, and rurality. Mixed-effects logistic regression models (year fixed effects and county random effects) were constructed using different county-level atrazine exposure variables (1-, 5-, and 10-year means). Results Between 2009 and 2019, 39 282 566 live births were identified, with 10 527 infant diagnoses of gastroschisis. Infants with gastroschisis were more likely to have mothers who identified as non-Hispanic White (61% vs 54%; P < .001), had a lower body mass index (median [IQR], 23.4 [20.8-27.2] vs 25.4 [22.0-30.8]; P < .001), were more likely to be nulliparous (median [IQR], 0 [0-1] vs 1 [0-2]; P < .001), and were more commonly covered by Medicaid (63% vs 43%; P < .001). During the study period, the rate (per 1000 live births) of gastroschisis decreased from 0.31 (95% CI, 0.29-0.33) to 0.22 (95% CI, 0.21-0.24). The median (IQR) county-level atrazine use estimates were higher among infants with gastroschisis (1 year, 1389 [IQR, 198-10 162] vs 1023 [IQR, 167-6960] kg; 5 years, 1425 [IQR, 273-9895] vs 1057 [IQR, 199-6926] kg; 10 years, 1508 [IQR, 286-10 271] vs 1113 [IQR, 200-6650] kg; P < .001). In adjusted models, higher county levels of atrazine (each 100 000-kg increase) were associated with a higher incidence of gastroschisis (1 year: adjusted odds ratio [AOR], 1.12 [95% CI, 1.01-1.24]; 5 years: AOR, 1.15 [95% CI, 1.02-1.30]; 10 years: AOR, 1.21 [95% CI, 1.07-1.38]). Conclusions and Relevance In this cross-sectional study, higher county levels of atrazine were associated with infant diagnoses of gastroschisis. While atrazine is the second-most used herbicide in the US, numerous countries around the world have banned it out of concern for adverse effects on human health. These findings suggest that exploring alternatives to atrazine in the US may be warranted.
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- Sunaya R Krishnapura
- Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, Nashville, Tennessee
- Vanderbilt Center for Child Health Policy, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee
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- Vanderbilt Center for Child Health Policy, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee
- Department of Biostatistics, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee
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- Vanderbilt Center for Child Health Policy, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee
- Department of Biostatistics, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee
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- Vanderbilt Center for Child Health Policy, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee
- Department of Biostatistics, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee
- Department of Pediatrics, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee
- Department of Health Policy, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee
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Shah NR, Price A, Mobli K, O'Leary S, Radhakrishnan RS. Temporal Trends of Neonatal Surgical Conditions in Texas and Accessibility to Pediatric Surgical Care. J Surg Res 2024; 296:29-36. [PMID: 38215674 DOI: 10.1016/j.jss.2023.12.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2023] [Revised: 11/13/2023] [Accepted: 12/15/2023] [Indexed: 01/14/2024]
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INTRODUCTION Texas consistently accounts for approximately 10% of annual national births, the second highest of all US states. This temporal study aimed to evaluate incidences of neonatal surgical conditions across Texas and to delineate regional pediatric surgeon accessibility. METHODS The Texas Birth Defects Registry was queried from 1999 to 2018, based on 11 well-established regions. Nine disorders (30,476 patients) were identified as being within the operative scope of pediatric surgeons: biliary atresia (BA), pyloric stenosis (PS), Hirschsprung's disease, stenosis/atresia of large intestine/rectum/anus, stenosis/atresia of small intestine, tracheoesophageal fistula/esophageal atresia, gastroschisis, omphalocele, and congenital diaphragmatic hernia. Annual and regional incidences were compared (/10,000 births). Statewide pediatric surgeons were identified through the American Pediatric Surgical Association directory. Regional incidences of neonatal disorder per surgeon were evaluated from 2010 to 2018 as a surrogate for provider disparity. RESULTS PS demonstrated the highest incidence (14.405/10,000), while BA had the lowest (0.707/10,000). Overall, incidences of PS and BA decreased significantly, while incidences of Hirschsprung's disease and small intestine increased. Other diagnoses remained stable. Regions 2 (48.24/10,000) and 11 (47.79/10,000) had the highest incidence of neonatal conditions; Region 6 had the lowest (34.68/10,000). Three rural regions (#2, 4, 9) lacked pediatric surgeons from 2010 to 2018. Of regions with at least one surgeon, historically underserved regions (#10, 11) along the Texas-Mexico border consistently had the highest defect per surgeon rates. CONCLUSIONS There are temporal and regional differences in incidences of neonatal conditions treated by pediatric surgeons across Texas. Improving access to neonatal care is a complex issue that necessitates collaborative efforts between state legislatures, health systems, and providers.
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- Nikhil R Shah
- Division of Pediatric Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas.
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- John Sealy School of Medicine, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas
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- Division of Pediatric Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas
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- John Sealy School of Medicine, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas
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- Division of Pediatric Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas
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Tauriainen A, Harju S, Raitio A, Hyvärinen A, Tauriainen T, Helenius I, Vanamo K, Saari A, Sankilampi U. Longitudinal growth of children born with gastroschisis or omphalocele. Eur J Pediatr 2023; 182:5615-5623. [PMID: 37819418 PMCID: PMC10746581 DOI: 10.1007/s00431-023-05217-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2023] [Revised: 09/10/2023] [Accepted: 09/15/2023] [Indexed: 10/13/2023]
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Normal childhood growth is an indicator of good health, but data addressing the growth of children born with abdominal wall defects (AWDs) are limited. The detailed growth phenotypes of children born with gastroschisis or omphalocele are described and compared to peers without AWDs from birth to adolescence. Data from 183 gastroschisis and 144 omphalocele patients born between 1993 and 2017 were gathered from Finnish nationwide registers and electronic health records. Weight (n = 3033), length/height (n = 2034), weight-for-length (0-24 months, n = 909), and body mass index measures (2-15 years, n = 423) were converted into sex- and age-specific Z-scores. Linear mixed models were used for comparisons. Intrauterine growth failure was common in infants with gastroschisis. Birth weight Z-scores in girls and boys were - 1.2 (0.2) and - 1.3 (0.2) and length Z-scores - 0.7 (0.2) and - 1.0 (0.2), respectively (p < 0.001 for all comparisons to infants without AWDs). During early infancy, growth failure increased in infants with gastroschisis, and thereafter, catch-up growth was prominent and faster in girls than in boys. Gastroschisis children gained weight and reached their peers' weights permanently at 5 to 10 years. By 15 years or older, 30% of gastroschisis patients were overweight. Infants with omphalocele were born with a normal birth size but grew shorter and weighing less than the reference population until the teen-age years. CONCLUSION Children with gastroschisis and omphalocele have distinct growth patterns from fetal life onwards. These growth trajectories may also provide some opportunities to modulate adult health. WHAT IS KNOWN • Intrauterine and postnatal growth failure can be seen frequently in gastroschisis and they often show significant catch-up growth later in infancy. It is assumed that part of the children with gastroschisis will become overweight during later childhood. WHAT IS NEW • The longitudinal growth of girls and boys with gastroschisis or omphalocele is described separately until the teenage years. The risk of gaining excessive weight in puberty was confirmed in girls with gastroschisis.
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- Asta Tauriainen
- Department of Pediatric Surgery, University of Eastern Finland and Kuopio University Hospital, Puijonlaaksontie 2, 70210, Kuopio, Finland.
- Department of Pediatric Surgery, University of Turku and Turku University Hospital, Turku, Finland.
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- Department of Pediatrics, Kuopio University Hospital and University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio, Finland
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, University of Turku and Turku University Hospital, Turku, Finland
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- Faculty of Medicine and Health Technology, University of Tampere and Tampere University Hospital, Tampere, Finland
- Department of Surgery, Mehiläinen Länsi-Pohja Oy, Kemi, Finland
- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Oulu University Hospital and University of Oulu, Oulu, Finland
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, University of Turku and Turku University Hospital, Turku, Finland
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- Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, University of Helsinki and Helsinki University Hospital, Helsinki, Finland
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, University of Eastern Finland and Kuopio University Hospital, Puijonlaaksontie 2, 70210, Kuopio, Finland
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- Department of Pediatrics, Kuopio University Hospital and University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio, Finland
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- Department of Pediatrics, Kuopio University Hospital and University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio, Finland
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Morche J, Mathes T, Jacobs A, Wessel L, Neugebauer EAM, Pieper D. Relationship between volume and outcome for gastroschisis: A systematic review. J Pediatr Surg 2022; 57:763-785. [PMID: 35459541 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2022.03.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2022] [Revised: 03/03/2022] [Accepted: 03/22/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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BACKGROUND Newborns with gastroschisis need surgery to reduce intestines into the abdominal cavity and to close the abdominal wall. Due to an existing volume-outcome relationship for other high-risk, low-volume procedures, we aimed at examining the relationship between hospital or surgeon volume and outcomes for gastroschisis. METHODS We conducted a systematic literature search in Medline, Embase, CENTRAL, CINAHL and Biosis Previews in June 2021 and searched for additional literature. We included (cluster-) randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and prospective or retrospective cohort studies analyzing the relationship between hospital or surgeon volume and mortality, morbidity or quality of life. We assessed risk of bias of included studies using ROBINS-I and performed a systematic synthesis without meta-analysis and used GRADE for assessing the certainty of the evidence. RESULTS We included 12 cohort studies on hospital volume. Higher hospital volume may reduce in-hospital mortality of neonates with gastroschisis, while the evidence is very uncertain for other outcomes. Findings are based on a low certainty of the evidence for in-hospital mortality and a very low certainty of the evidence for all other analyzed outcomes, mainly due to risk of bias and imprecision. We did not identify any study on surgeon volume. CONCLUSION The evidence suggests that higher hospital volume reduces in-hospital mortality of newborns with gastroschisis. However, the magnitude of this effect seems to be heterogeneous and results should be interpreted with caution. There is no evidence on the relationship between surgeon volume and outcomes.
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- Johannes Morche
- Institute for Research in Operative Medicine, Faculty of Health, School of Medicine, Witten/Herdecke University, Ostmerheimer Str. 200, Building, 38, 51109, Cologne, Germany; Medical Consultancy Department, Federal Joint Committee, Gutenbergstraße 13, 10587, Berlin, Germany.
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- Institute for Research in Operative Medicine, Faculty of Health, School of Medicine, Witten/Herdecke University, Ostmerheimer Str. 200, Building 38, 51109, Cologne, Germany; Institute for Medical Statistics, University Medical Center Goettingen, Humboldtallee 32, 37073, Göttingen, Germany
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- Medical Consultancy Department, Federal Joint Committee, Gutenbergstraße 13, 10587, Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Medical Faculty Mannheim (UMM), University of Heidelberg, Theodor-Kutzer-Ufer 1-3, 68167, Mannheim, Germany
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- Center for Health Services Research Brandenburg, Brandenburg Medical School Theodor Fontane, Campus Rüdersdorf, Seebad 82/83, 15562, Rüdersdorf, Germany
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- Institute for Research in Operative Medicine, Faculty of Health, School of Medicine, Witten/Herdecke University, Ostmerheimer Str. 200, Building 38, 51109, Cologne, Germany; Center for Health Services Research Brandenburg, Brandenburg Medical School Theodor Fontane, Campus Rüdersdorf, Seebad 82/83, 15562, Rüdersdorf, Germany; Faculty of Health Sciences Brandenburg, Brandenburg Medical School Theodor Fontane, Institute for Health Services and Health System Research, Campus Rüdersdorf, Seebad 82/83, 15562, Rüdersdorf, Germany
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Sugita K, Muto M, Oshiro K, Kuda M, Kinjyo T, Masuya R, Machigashira S, Kawano T, Nakame K, Torikai M, Ibara S, Kaji T, Ieiri S. Is anemia frequently recognized in gastroschisis compared to omphalocele? A multicenter retrospective study in southern Japan. Pediatr Surg Int 2022; 38:1249-1256. [PMID: 35764762 DOI: 10.1007/s00383-022-05150-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 06/04/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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PURPOSE We compared cases of anemia in gastroschisis versus omphalocele and investigated this clinical question. METHODS A multicenter study of five pediatric surgery departments in southern Japan was planned. Sixty patients were collected between 2011 and 2020, with 33 (gastroschisis: n = 19, omphalocele: n = 14) who met the selection criteria ultimately being enrolled. Anemia was evaluated before discharge and at the first outpatient visit. RESULTS Despite gastroschisis cases showed more frequent iron administration during hospitalization than omphalocele (p = 0.015), gastroschisis cases tended to show lower hemoglobin values at the first outpatient visit than omphalocele cases (gastroschisis: 9.9 g/dL, omphalocele: 11.2 g/dL). Gastroschisis and the gestational age at birth were significant independent predictors of anemia at the first outpatient visit, (gastroschisis: adjusted odds ratio [OR] 19.00, p = 0.036; gestational age at birth: adjusted OR 0.341, p = 0.028). A subgroup analysis for gastroschisis showed that the ratio of anemia in the 35-36 weeks group (8/10, 80.0%) and the > 37 weeks group (6/6, 100%) was more than in the < 34 weeks group (0/3, 0.0%). CONCLUSIONS Gastroschisis may carry an increased risk of developing anemia compared with omphalocele due to the difference of direct intestinal exposure of amnion fluid in utero.
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- Koshiro Sugita
- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Research Field in Medical and Health Sciences, Medical and Dental Area, Research and Education Assembly, Kagoshima University, 8-35-1, Sakuragaoka, Kagoshima, 890-8520, Japan
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Research Field in Medical and Health Sciences, Medical and Dental Area, Research and Education Assembly, Kagoshima University, 8-35-1, Sakuragaoka, Kagoshima, 890-8520, Japan
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Nanbu Medical Center and Children's Medical Center, Okinawa, Japan
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- Department of Digestive and General Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, University of Ryukyu, Okinawa, Japan
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Nanbu Medical Center and Children's Medical Center, Okinawa, Japan
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- Division of Gastrointestinal, Endocrine and Pediatric Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Miyazaki Faculty of Medicine, Miyazaki, Japan
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Kagoshima City Hospital, Kagoshima, Japan
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Kagoshima City Hospital, Kagoshima, Japan
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- Division of Gastrointestinal, Endocrine and Pediatric Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Miyazaki Faculty of Medicine, Miyazaki, Japan
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- Department of Neonatal Medicine, Kagoshima City Hospital, Kagoshima, Japan
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- Department of Neonatal Medicine, Kagoshima City Hospital, Kagoshima, Japan
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Kurume University School of Medicine, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Research Field in Medical and Health Sciences, Medical and Dental Area, Research and Education Assembly, Kagoshima University, 8-35-1, Sakuragaoka, Kagoshima, 890-8520, Japan.
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Bhatt P, Poku FA, Umscheid J, Ayensu M, Parmar N, Vasudeva R, Donda K, Doshi H, Dapaah-Siakwan F. Trends in prevalence and mortality of gastroschisis and omphalocele in the United States from 2010 to 2018. World J Pediatr 2022; 18:511-514. [PMID: 35294711 DOI: 10.1007/s12519-022-00544-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2021] [Accepted: 03/08/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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- University of Kansas School of Medicine, Wichita, KS, USA
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- Golisano Children's Hospital of Southwest Florida, Fort Myers, FL, USA
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- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Valley Children's Hospital, 9300 Valley Children's Place, SE 20, Madera, CA, 93636, USA.
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Park BY, Boles I, Monavvari S, Patel S, Alvarez A, Phan M, Perez M, Yao R. The association between wildfire exposure in pregnancy and foetal gastroschisis: A population-based cohort study. Paediatr Perinat Epidemiol 2022; 36:45-53. [PMID: 34797578 DOI: 10.1111/ppe.12823] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/26/2021] [Revised: 09/08/2021] [Accepted: 09/12/2021] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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BACKGROUND Global climate change has led to an increase in the prevalence and severity of wildfires. Pollutants released into air, soil and groundwater from wildfires may impact embryo development leading to gastroschisis. OBJECTIVE The objective of this study was to determine the association between wildfire exposure before and during pregnancy and the risk of foetal gastroschisis development. METHODS This was a retrospective cohort study using The California Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development Linked Birth File linked to The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection data between 2007 and 2010. Pregnancies complicated by foetal gastroschisis were identified by neonatal hospital discharge ICD-9 code. Pregnancies were considered exposed to wildfire if the mother's primary residence zip code was within 15 miles to the closest edge of a wildfire. The exposure was further stratified by trimester or if exposed within 30 days prior to pregnancy. Multivariable log-binomial regression analyses were performed to estimate the association between wildfire exposure in each pregnancy epoch and foetal gastroschisis. RESULTS Between 2007 and 2010, 844,348 (40%) births were exposed to wildfire in California. Compared with births without wildfire exposure, those with first-trimester exposure were associated with higher rates of gastroschisis, 7.8 vs. 5.7 per 10,000 births (adjusted relative risk [aRR] 1.28, 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.07, 1.54). Furthermore, those with prepregnancy wildfire exposure were also found to have higher rates of gastroschisis, 12.5 vs. 5.7 per 10,000 births, (aRR 2.17, 95% CI 1.42, 3.52). In contrast, second- and third-trimester wildfire exposures were not associated with foetal gastroschisis. CONCLUSIONS Wildfire exposure within 30 days before pregnancy was associated with more than two times higher risk of foetal gastroschisis, whereas a 28% higher risk was demonstrated if exposure was in the first trimester.
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- Bo Young Park
- Department of Public Health, California State University - Fullerton, Fullerton, CA, USA.,Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Loma Linda University School of Medicine, Loma Linda, CA, USA
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- Center for Demographic Research, Fullerton, CA, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Loma Linda University School of Medicine, Loma Linda, CA, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Loma Linda University School of Medicine, Loma Linda, CA, USA
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- Department of Public Health, California State University - Fullerton, Fullerton, CA, USA
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- Department of Public Health, California State University - Fullerton, Fullerton, CA, USA
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- St. George's University School of Medicine, St George's, Grenada
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Loma Linda University School of Medicine, Loma Linda, CA, USA
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Muniz VM, Lima Netto A, Carvalho KS, Valle CSD, Salaroli LB, Zandonade E. Influence of birthplace on gastroschisis outcomes in a state in the southeastern region of Brazil. J Pediatr (Rio J) 2021; 97:670-675. [PMID: 33773959 PMCID: PMC9432274 DOI: 10.1016/j.jped.2021.02.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2020] [Revised: 02/06/2021] [Accepted: 02/08/2021] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE To characterize the influence of birthplace on outcomes of patients with gastroschisis admitted to three hospitals in a state in Brazil's southeastern region, according to condition inborn (born in a reference center) or outborn (born outside the reference center). METHODS Retrospective multicenter cohort study of patients with gastroschisis. The sample size utilized was of patients admitted in three hospitals with a diagnosis of gastroschisis ICD 10 Q79.3 between January 2000 to December 2018. Patients were divided into two groups, inborn and outborn. Characteristics of prenatal, perinatal and postoperative were compared using statistical tests. The level of significance adopted was P-value < 0.05. RESULTS In total, 144 cases of gastroschisis were investigated. The outborn patients group had higher rates of absence of antenatal diagnosis (p = 0.001), vaginal delivery (p = 0.001), longer time between birth and abdominal wall closure surgery (p = 0.001), to silo removal (p = 0.001), to first enteral feeding (p = 0.008), for weaning from mechanical ventilation (p = 0.034), used less peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) and required more venous dissections (p = 0.001), and lower mean of serum sodium (p = 0.015). There were no differences in mortality rates and length of hospital stay between the inborn and outborn groups. CONCLUSION Although outborn patients with gastroschisis were less likely to have an antenatal diagnosis and were more prone to a longer time to undergo surgical and feeding procedures, and to spend more time in mechanical ventilation, these disadvantages seemed not to reflect on the death rate and the length of hospital stay of patients from this group.
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- Virginia Maria Muniz
- Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo (UFES), Programa de Pós-Graduação em Saúde Coletiva, Vitória, ES, Brazil; Sociedade Brasileira de Pediatria (SBP), Especialista em Neonatologia, Brazil; Secretaria de Estado da Saúde do Espírito Santo (SESA-ES), Hospital Estadual Infantil Nossa Senhora da Glória (HEINSG), Núcleo de Terapia Intensiva Pediátrica e Neonatologia, Vitória, ES, Brazil.
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- Secretaria de Estado da Saúde do Espírito Santo (SESA-ES), Hospital Estadual Infantil Nossa Senhora da Glória (HEINSG), Núcleo de Terapia Intensiva Pediátrica e Neonatologia, Vitória, ES, Brazil; Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo (UFES), Saúde Coletiva, Vitória, ES, Brazil; Associação de Medicina Intensiva Brasileira (AMIB/SBP), Especialista em Medicina Intensiva Pediátrica, Brazil
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- Universidade Estadual de Campinas (UNICAMP), Biologia Patologia Buco Dental, Campinas, SP, Brazil; Hospital Estadual e Maternidade Alzir Bernadino Alves (HEIMABA), Cooperativa dos Cirurgiões Pediátricos do Espírito Santo (Coopercipes), Vila Velha, ES, Brazil
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- Hospital Estadual Dr. Jayme Santos Neves (HEJSN), Cooperativa dos Cirurgiões Pediátricos do Espírito Santo (Coopercipes), Serra, ES, Brazil
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- Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo (UFES), Programa de Pós-Graduação em Saúde Coletiva, Departamento de Educação Integrada à Saúde, Vitória, ES, Brazil
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- Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo, Programa de Pós-Graduação em Saúde Coletiva, Departamento de Estatística, Vitória, ES, Brazil
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Sivaraj J, Boam T, Gozzini S. Gastroschisis or exomphalos? An unusual abdominal defect. BMJ Case Rep 2021; 14:e242904. [PMID: 34497054 PMCID: PMC8438738 DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2021-242904] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 07/29/2021] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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A baby with an antenatal diagnosis of exomphalos was born at term. The abnormality had a highly unusual appearance, a right-sided paraumbilical defect, similar to gastroschisis, but with a sac typical of exomphalos containing both abdominal contents and over 1 L of serosanguinous fluid. The sac was drained and suspended from the top of the incubator in silo fashion. Definitive closure was achieved at day 3 of life, and the patient had a non-eventful recovery. Despite exomphalos and gastroschisis normally being discrete entities, ambiguity in the presentation this case necessitated a composite management approach.
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- Jayaram Sivaraj
- Department of General Surgery, North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Trust, London, UK
- Department of Paediatric Surgery, Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, Nottingham, UK
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- Department of Paediatric Surgery, Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, Nottingham, UK
- Department of Paediatric Surgery, Leicester Royal Infirmary, Leicester, UK
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- Department of Paediatric Surgery, Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, Nottingham, UK
- Department of Paediatric Surgery, King's College Hospital, London, UK
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Caldeman C, Fogelström A, Oddsberg J, Mesas Burgos C, Löf Granström A. National birth prevalence, associated anomalies and mortality for gastroschisis in Sweden. Acta Paediatr 2021; 110:2635-2640. [PMID: 34036643 DOI: 10.1111/apa.15954] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/05/2021] [Revised: 04/11/2021] [Accepted: 05/24/2021] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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AIM An increased incidence has been reported for the congenital abdominal wall defect gastroschisis. The reason for this increasing trend is not known, nor the aetiology. The aim of this study was to examine the national birth prevalence in Sweden, the termination rate, associated anomalies and the mortality of gastroschisis within the cohort. METHODS A nationwide, population-based descriptive study of children born with gastroschisis in Sweden between 1/1 1997 and 31/12 2016 was conducted. The cohort was collected from the Swedish Medical Birth Register and the Swedish National Patient Register. Several other national registers were then interlinked to identify outcome data. RESULTS The study included 361 cases of gastroschisis, 54% female. The birth prevalence was 1.52 in 10,000 live births. The termination rate was 21%. The mortality within the cohort was 4.4% with a 1-year mortality of 3.9%. Most frequent associated anomalies were gastrointestinal (11.4%), musculoskeletal (9.8%) and cardiovascular anomalies (7.9%). CONCLUSION During the 20-year study period, a stable birth prevalence of 1.52 per 10 000 live births was seen in Sweden. The mortality was low, 4.4%, but the termination of pregnancies was high, 21%. Almost one-third had associated congenital anomalies where gastrointestinal anomalies were the most common.
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- Cecilia Caldeman
- Division for Pediatric Surgery Astrid Lindgren Children’s HospitalKarolinska University Hospital Stockholm Sweden
- Department of Women’s and Children’s Health Karolinska Institute Stockholm Sweden
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- Division for Pediatric Surgery Astrid Lindgren Children’s HospitalKarolinska University Hospital Stockholm Sweden
- Department of Women’s and Children’s Health Karolinska Institute Stockholm Sweden
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- Division for Pediatric Surgery Astrid Lindgren Children’s HospitalKarolinska University Hospital Stockholm Sweden
- Department of Women’s and Children’s Health Karolinska Institute Stockholm Sweden
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- Division for Pediatric Surgery Astrid Lindgren Children’s HospitalKarolinska University Hospital Stockholm Sweden
- Department of Women’s and Children’s Health Karolinska Institute Stockholm Sweden
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- Division for Pediatric Surgery Astrid Lindgren Children’s HospitalKarolinska University Hospital Stockholm Sweden
- Department of Women’s and Children’s Health Karolinska Institute Stockholm Sweden
- Department of Surgery Danderyd Hospital & Department of Clinical Sciences Danderyd HospitalKarolinska Institute Stockholm Sweden
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McGann KC, Arca MJ, Pulhamus M, Livingston MH. Left congenital diaphragmatic hernia and gastroschisis in a term male infant. BMJ Case Rep 2021; 14:14/7/e239181. [PMID: 34301696 DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2020-239181] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022] Open
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A term male infant was born to a healthy 24-year-old mother with antenatally diagnosed liver-up, left congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) and gastroschisis. The infant was stabilised in the neonatal intensive care unit and then underwent primary repair of the CDH via left subcostal incision and silo placement for the gastroschisis. Serial silo reductions were started postoperatively and umbilical flap closure for the gastroschisis was performed on day of life 6. The patient was weaned from respiratory support, started on enteral feeds, and discharged home at 1 month of age. He was weaned from supplemental nasogastric feeds by 6 weeks of age and is currently well and thriving at 11 months of age.
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- Kevin C McGann
- School of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, New York, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Surgery, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, New York, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Surgery, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, New York, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Surgery, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, New York, USA
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Bhatt P, Umscheid J, Parmar N, Vasudeva R, Patel KG, Ameley A, Donda K, Policano B, Dapaah-Siakwan F. Predictors of Length of Stay and Cost of Hospitalization of Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome in the United States. Cureus 2021; 13:e16248. [PMID: 34373810 PMCID: PMC8346607 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.16248] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 07/06/2021] [Indexed: 01/23/2023] Open
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Background The incidence rate and economic burden of neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS) are increasing in the United States (US). We explored the link between the length of stay (LOS) and hospitalization cost for neonatal abstinence syndrome in 2018. Methods This was a cross-sectional analysis of the 2018 national inpatient sample database. Newborn hospitalizations with neonatal abstinence syndrome and their accompanying comorbid conditions were identified using the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Edition diagnostic codes. Logistic regression was used to determine the impact of length of stay and the co-morbidities on inflation-adjusted hospital costs. Results The incidence of neonatal abstinence syndrome was 7.1 per 1000 births (95% CI 6.8-7.3) in 2018. The majority had Medicaid (84.1%), with a neonatal abstinence syndrome incidence of 13.2 (95% CI: 12.8-13.6). In adjusted analysis, every one-day increase in length of stay increased the hospital cost by $1,685 (95% CI: 1,639-1,731). Neonatal abstinence syndrome hospitalizations with Medicaid had a longer length of stay by 1.8 days (95% CI: 0.5-3.1). Co-morbidities further increased the length of stay: seizures: 13.8 days; sepsis: 4.1 days; respiratory complications: 4.4 days; and feeding problems: 5.8 days. Those at urban teaching hospitals had a longer length of stay by 7.3 days (95% CI: 5.8-8.8). Co-morbidities increased hospital cost as follows: seizures: $71,380; sepsis: $12,837; respiratory complications: $8,268; feeding problems: $7,737. The cost of hospitalization at large bed-size hospitals and urban teaching was higher by $5,243 and $12,005, respectively. Conclusion The incidence rate of neonatal abstinence syndrome remained high and was resource-intensive in 2018. Co-morbid conditions and hospitalization at urban teaching hospitals were major contributors to increased length of stay and hospital costs.
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- Parth Bhatt
- Pediatrics, United Hospital Center, Bridgeport, USA
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- Pediatrics, University of Kansas School of Medicine - Wichita, Wichita, USA
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- Internal Medicine/Pediatrics, University of Kansas, Wichita, USA
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- Pediatrics, Smt. Nathiba Hargovandas Lakhmichand Municipal Medical College, Ahmedabad, IND
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- Pediatrics, Greater Accra Regional Hospital, Accra, GHA
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- Pediatrics/Neonatology, University of South Florida, Tampa, USA
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Regional variation in gastroschisis: a nationwide database review of demographics and outcomes. Pediatr Surg Int 2021; 37:911-917. [PMID: 33787981 DOI: 10.1007/s00383-021-04894-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/23/2021] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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BACKGROUND Gastroschisis is an index neonatal malformation with an increasing incidence from earlier decades. The aim of this study was to investigate regional variations in patient demographics, outcomes, and costs in gastroschisis. MATERIALS AND METHODS The 2016 kid's inpatient database (KID) obtained from the Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project (HCUP) was used to obtain gastroschisis birth, demographic, and outcome data across four U.S. geographical regions: Northeast, Midwest, South, and West. Categorical variables were analyzed with Pearson's Chi-squared test. Odds ratios (OR) with 95% confidence intervals (CI) were reported for variables with significance (p < 0.05). Appropriate logistic regressions were used for comparing categorical, cardinal, and continuous data. RESULTS 2043 gastroschisis cases were obtained from the 2016 KID database with a weighted incidence of 5.1 per 10,000 live births. Incidence of gastroschisis across regions was similar when controlling for a number of hospitals reporting to KID. Prematurity was common, with 59% (1204) of neonates with gastroschisis born at less than 37 weeks. 52% (N = 1067) of gastroschisis infants were male. 46% (955) were White, 9% (178) African American, 22% (450) Hispanic, and 8% (155) other. The overall mortality of gastroschisis in this database was 3.6% (75). The average length of stay was 39 days and average cost of treatment was $357,436. Though without significant differences in mortality, there were significant differences in demographics, costs, and lengths of stay between regions. CONCLUSIONS There has been a significant increase in gastroschisis incidence over the last three decades. This significant increase appears to be related to an increase in socioeconomic inequality and an alteration in the population demographics in the United States. Further study of regional variations will facilitate the development of best practice guidelines that benefit all.
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Fisher JE, Tolcher MC, Shamshirsaz AA, Espinoza J, Sanz Cortes M, Donepudi R, Belfort MA, Nassr AA. Accuracy of Ultrasound to Predict Neonatal Birth Weight Among Fetuses With Gastroschisis: Impact on Timing of Delivery. JOURNAL OF ULTRASOUND IN MEDICINE : OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ULTRASOUND IN MEDICINE 2021; 40:1383-1389. [PMID: 33002208 DOI: 10.1002/jum.15519] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2020] [Revised: 08/30/2020] [Accepted: 09/14/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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OBJECTIVES To determine the accuracy of ultrasound estimation of fetal weight among fetuses with gastroschisis and how the diagnosis of fetal growth restriction (FGR) affects the timing of delivery. METHODS This was a retrospective cohort study including all fetuses with a diagnosis of gastroschisis at our institution from November 2012 through October 2017. We excluded multiple gestations, pregnancies with major structural or chromosomal abnormalities, and those for which prenatal and postnatal follow-up were unavailable. Performance characteristics of ultrasound to predict being small for gestational age (SGA) were calculated for the first and last ultrasound estimations of fetal weight. RESULTS Our cohort included 75 cases of gastroschisis. At the initial ultrasound estimation, 15 of 58 (25.9%) fetuses met criteria for FGR; 48 of 70 (68.6%) met criteria at the time of the last ultrasound estimation (median, 34.7 weeks). Cesarean delivery was performed for 37 of 75 (49.3%), with FGR and concern for fetal distress as the indication for delivery in 17 of 37 (45.9%). Only 6 of 17 (35.3%) of the neonates born by cesarean delivery for an indication of FGR and fetal distress were SGA. The initial ultrasound designation of FGR corresponded to SGA at birth in 8 of 15 (53.3%), whereas the last ultrasound estimation corresponded to SGA in 17 of 48 (35.4%). The initial ultrasound estimation agreed with the last ultrasound estimation before delivery with the diagnosis of FGR in 13 of 15 (86.7%). CONCLUSIONS Ultrasound in the third trimester was sensitive but had a low positive predictive value and low accuracy for the diagnosis of SGA at birth for fetuses with gastroschisis. A large proportion of fetuses were born by cesarean delivery with indications related to FGR or fetal concerns.
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- James E Fisher
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Baylor College of Medicine, and Texas Children's Hospital Fetal Center, Houston, Texas, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Baylor College of Medicine, and Texas Children's Hospital Fetal Center, Houston, Texas, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Baylor College of Medicine, and Texas Children's Hospital Fetal Center, Houston, Texas, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Baylor College of Medicine, and Texas Children's Hospital Fetal Center, Houston, Texas, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Baylor College of Medicine, and Texas Children's Hospital Fetal Center, Houston, Texas, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Baylor College of Medicine, and Texas Children's Hospital Fetal Center, Houston, Texas, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Baylor College of Medicine, and Texas Children's Hospital Fetal Center, Houston, Texas, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Baylor College of Medicine, and Texas Children's Hospital Fetal Center, Houston, Texas, USA
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Women's Health Hospital, Assiut University, Assiut, Egypt
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Prepare for the Rare: Innovation Simulation for Managing Abdominal Wall Defects. Neonatal Netw 2021; 40:98-102. [PMID: 33731376 DOI: 10.1891/0730-0832/11-t-685] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 11/23/2020] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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The incidence of abdominal wall defects like gastroschisis and omphalocele are relatively rare. Gastroschisis occurs approximately in 2 to 3 births in every 5,000, and omphalocele occurs in fewer than 2 births in every 10,000. However, our Level III NICU was informed that we were going to receive 2 infants with gastroschisis and one infant with an omphalocele in the same year. Because of the infrequency of these defects, our novice NICU nurses expressed concern about their lack of exposure to and familiarity with these defects. It became apparent that a thorough review of the clinical care and emergency interventions was needed before the anticipated deliveries. The challenge, however, was to develop an innovative, interactive learning experience for the NICU nurse that would provide both a didactic review and hands-on education to care for these patients. We opted to employ simulation. Infant mannequins were used along with moulage to create realistic-looking loops of bowel, herniated bowel segments, and umbilical cord. Scenarios were created that covered the various unpredictable clinical directions these cases could take. These scenarios included the emergency equipment, maneuvers, and interventions that could be required for the anticipated deliveries. Ten sessions for each abdominal wall defect were held; 51 NICU nurses participated in each simulation. NICU nurses reported increased comfort and readiness to care for each infant.
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Gilliam EA, Vu K, Rao P, Krishnaswami S, Hamilton N, Azarow K, Gingalewski C, Jafri M, Zigman A, Butler M, Fialkowski EA. Minimizing Variance in Gastroschisis Management Leads to Earlier Full Feeds in Delayed Closure. J Surg Res 2021; 257:537-544. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jss.2020.07.072] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2020] [Revised: 06/20/2020] [Accepted: 07/11/2020] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Raitio A, Lahtinen A, Syvänen J, Kemppainen T, Löyttyniemi E, Gissler M, Hyvärinen A, Helenius I. Gastroschisis in Finland 1993 to 2014-Increasing Prevalence, High Rates of Abortion, and Survival: A Population-Based Study. Eur J Pediatr Surg 2020; 30:536-540. [PMID: 31891948 DOI: 10.1055/s-0039-3401797] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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INTRODUCTION The study aims to assess the changes in prevalence and mortality of gastroschisis, and to identify associated anomalies. MATERIALS AND METHODS It is a population-based nationwide study. All gastroschisis cases were identified in the Finnish Register of Congenital Malformations and the Care Register for Health Care from 1993 to 2014 including live births, stillbirths, and terminations of pregnancy due to fetal anomalies. Associated anomalies were recorded, and analyzed, and prevalence and infant mortality were calculated. RESULTS There were 320 cases of gastroschisis; 235 (73%) live births, 16 (5%) stillbirths, and 69 (22%) terminations of pregnancy. Live birth prevalence of gastroschisis in Finland was lower than generally reported (1.73 in 10,000). However, due to relatively high rates of abortion, our total prevalence of 2.57/10,000 was similar with other reports. The most common risk factor was young maternal age. Babies with gastroschisis were born prematurely, on average on the 36th week and most are delivered by caesarean section. There was a significant increasing trend in live birth prevalence (p = 0.0018). Overall infant mortality was 7.7% (18/235), 7.2% (16/222) in simple gastroschisis and 15% (2/13) in complex gastroschisis. Associated anomalies were rare both in aborted fetuses and neonates, and there was only one case with a chromosomal abnormality. CONCLUSION Gastroschisis is usually an isolated anomaly with increasing birth prevalence and excellent survival rates. Regardless of the good prognosis, the abortion rates in Finland are higher than previously reported, and we hypothesize this to be due to lack of appropriate antenatal counselling.
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- Arimatias Raitio
- Department of Paediatric Surgery and Orthopaedics, Turku University Hospital, Turku, Finland.,Department of Paediatric Surgery and Orthopaedics, University of Turku Faculty of Medicine, Turku, Finland
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- Department of Paediatric Surgery, Kuopio University Hospital, Kuopio, Pohjois-Savo, Finland
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- Department of Paediatric Surgery and Orthopaedics, Turku University Hospital, Turku, Finland.,Department of Paediatric Surgery and Orthopaedics, University of Turku Faculty of Medicine, Turku, Finland
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- Department of Biostatistics, University of Turku, Turku, Finland.,Department of Biostatistics, Turku University Hospital, Turku, Finland
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- Department of Biostatistics, University of Turku, Turku, Finland.,Department of Biostatistics, Turku University Hospital, Turku, Finland
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- Information Services Department, National Institute for Health and Welfare, Helsinki, Finland.,Department of Neurobiology, Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, Stockholm County, Sweden
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- Department of Paediatric Surgery, Tampere University Hospital, Tampere, Finland.,Department of Paediatric Surgery, Tampere University Faculty of Medicine, Tampere, Finland
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- Department of Paediatric Surgery and Orthopaedics, Turku University Hospital, Turku, Finland.,Department of Paediatric Surgery and Orthopaedics, University of Turku Faculty of Medicine, Turku, Finland
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ELHassan NO, Young SG, Gokun Y, Wan F, Nembhard WN. Trends in prevalence and spatiotemporal distribution of gastroschisis in Arkansas, 1998-2015. Birth Defects Res 2020; 112:1484-1494. [PMID: 33179872 PMCID: PMC8756334 DOI: 10.1002/bdr2.1772] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/06/2020] [Revised: 06/30/2020] [Accepted: 07/02/2020] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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BACKGROUND Arkansas (AR) had the highest prevalence of gastroschisis in a recent study including 15 U.S. states. Our objective was to evaluate trends in prevalence and the spatiotemporal distribution of gastroschisis in AR. METHODS Infants with gastroschisis, born 1998-2015, were identified from the Arkansas Reproductive Health Monitoring System. Birth record data were used as denominators for calculations. Maternal residence at delivery was geocoded for spatial analyses. Annual prevalence rates (PRs) were calculated. Joinpoint regression analysis was performed to examine trends in gastroschisis and report the annual percent changes (APCs) in PRs. Spatiotemporal analyses identified counties with unusually high PRs of gastroschisis. Poisson regression, including county, year, and county*year indicators, was fit to evaluate the PRs of gastroschisis, while adjusting for county-level maternal variables. RESULTS We identified 401 cases of gastroschisis among 694,459 live births. The overall PR of gastroschisis was 5.8/10,000 live births. The prevalence of gastroschisis had a significant APC of +5.3% (p < .0001) between 1998 and 2012, followed by a nonsignificant yearly average decrease of -17% through 2015 (p = 0.2). The Emerging Hot Spot Analysis and SaTScan identified an overlapping five-county cluster from 2006 to 2013. Poisson regression model, including county (inside vs. outside cluster), time (before vs. after 2006), and county*time indicators, was fit to evaluate the PRs of gastroschisis. The model did not confirm the presence of a spatiotemporal cluster, once it adjusted for county-level maternal characteristics (p = .549). CONCLUSION Close monitoring of rates of gastroschisis is warranted to determine if the PRs of gastroschisis continue to decline in AR.
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- Nahed O ELHassan
- Department of Pediatrics (Neonatology), Arkansas Children's Hospital, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, Arkansas, USA
- Arkansas Center for Birth Defects Research and Prevention, Little Rock, Arkansas, USA
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- Arkansas Center for Birth Defects Research and Prevention, Little Rock, Arkansas, USA
- Department of Environmental and Occupational Health, Fay W. Boozman College of Public Heath, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, Arkansas, USA
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- Arkansas Center for Birth Defects Research and Prevention, Little Rock, Arkansas, USA
- Department of Biostatistics, Fay W. Boozman College of Public Heath, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, Arkansas, USA
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- Arkansas Center for Birth Defects Research and Prevention, Little Rock, Arkansas, USA
- Department of Biostatistics, Fay W. Boozman College of Public Heath, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, Arkansas, USA
- Division of Public Health Sciences, Washington University in St. Louis, St Louis, Missouri, USA
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- Arkansas Center for Birth Defects Research and Prevention, Little Rock, Arkansas, USA
- Department of Epidemiology, Fay W. Boozman College of Public Heath, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, Arkansas, USA
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Morche J, Mathes T, Jacobs A, Wessel L, Neugebauer EAM, Pieper D. Relationship between volume and outcome for gastroschisis: a systematic review protocol. Syst Rev 2020; 9:203. [PMID: 32878649 PMCID: PMC7469094 DOI: 10.1186/s13643-020-01462-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2020] [Accepted: 08/21/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Gastroschisis is a congenital anomaly that needs surgical management for repositioning intestines into the abdominal cavity and for abdominal closure. Higher hospital or surgeon volume has previously been found to be associated with better clinical outcomes for different especially high-risk, low volume procedures. Therefore, we aim to examine the relationship between hospital or surgeon volume and outcomes for gastroschisis. METHODS We will perform a systematic literature search from inception onwards in Medline, Embase, CENTRAL, CINAHL, and Biosis Previews without applying any limitations. In addition, we will search trial registries and relevant conference proceedings. We will include (cluster-) randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and prospective or retrospective cohort studies analyzing the relationship between hospital or surgeon volume and clinical outcomes. The primary outcomes will be survival and mortality. Secondary outcomes will be different measures of morbidity (e.g., severe gastrointestinal complications, gastrointestinal dysfunctions, and sepsis), quality of life, and length of stay. We will systematically assess risk of bias of included studies using RoB 2 for individually or cluster-randomized trials and ROBINS-I for cohort studies, and extract data on the study design, patient characteristics, case-mix adjustments, statistical methods, hospital and surgeon volume, and outcomes into standardized tables. Title and abstract screening, full text screening, critical appraisal, and data extraction of results will be conducted by two reviewers independently. Other data will be extracted by one reviewer and checked for accuracy by a second one. Any disagreements will be resolved by discussion. We will not pool results statistically as we expect included studies to be clinically and methodologically very diverse. We will conduct a systematic synthesis without meta-analysis and use GRADE for assessing the certainty of the evidence. DISCUSSION Given the lack of a comprehensive summary of findings on the relationship between hospital or surgeon volume and outcomes for gastroschisis, this systematic review will put things right. Results can be used to inform decision makers or clinicians and to adapt medical care. SYSTEMATIC REVIEW REGISTRATION Open Science Framework (DOI: https://doi.org/10.17605/OSF.IO/EX34M ; https://doi.org/10.17605/OSF.IO/HGPZ2 ).
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- Johannes Morche
- Institute for Research in Operative Medicine, Faculty of Health, School of Medicine, Witten/Herdecke University, Ostmerheimer Str. 200, Building 38, 51109, Cologne, Germany. .,Medical Consultancy Department, Federal Joint Committee, Gutenbergstraße 13, 10587, Berlin, Germany.
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- Institute for Research in Operative Medicine, Faculty of Health, School of Medicine, Witten/Herdecke University, Ostmerheimer Str. 200, Building 38, 51109, Cologne, Germany
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- Medical Consultancy Department, Federal Joint Committee, Gutenbergstraße 13, 10587, Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Medical Faculty Mannheim (UMM), University of Heidelberg, Theodor-Kutzer-Ufer 1-3, 68167, Mannheim, Germany
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- Brandenburg Medical School Theodor Fontane, Campus Neuruppin, Fehrbelliner Straße 38, 16816, Neuruppin, Germany
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- Institute for Research in Operative Medicine, Faculty of Health, School of Medicine, Witten/Herdecke University, Ostmerheimer Str. 200, Building 38, 51109, Cologne, Germany
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Raitio A, Tauriainen A, Leinonen MK, Syvänen J, Kemppainen T, Löyttyniemi E, Sankilampi U, Gissler M, Hyvärinen A, Helenius I. Maternal risk factors for gastroschisis: A population‐based case–control study. Birth Defects Res 2020; 112:989-995. [DOI: 10.1002/bdr2.1703] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/02/2020] [Revised: 04/20/2020] [Accepted: 04/22/2020] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
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- Arimatias Raitio
- Department of Paediatric Surgery and OrthopaedicsUniversity of Turku and Turku University Hospital Turku Finland
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- Department of Paediatric SurgeryKuopio University Hospital Kuopio Finland
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- Information Services DepartmentFinnish Institute for Health and Welfare Helsinki Finland
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- Department of Paediatric Surgery and OrthopaedicsUniversity of Turku and Turku University Hospital Turku Finland
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- Department of BiostatisticsUniversity of Turku and Turku University Hospital Turku Finland
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- Department of BiostatisticsUniversity of Turku and Turku University Hospital Turku Finland
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- Department of PaediatricsKuopio University Hospital Kuopio Finland
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- Information Services DepartmentFinnish Institute for Health and Welfare Helsinki Finland
- Department of NeurobiologyCare Sciences and Society, Karolinska Institute Stockholm Sweden
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- Department of Paediatric SurgeryTampere University Hospital and Tampere University Tampere Finland
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- Department of Paediatric Surgery and OrthopaedicsUniversity of Turku and Turku University Hospital Turku Finland
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Quiroz HJ, Turpin A, Willobee BA, Ferrantella A, Parreco J, Lasko D, Perez EA, Sola JE, Thorson CM. Nationwide analysis of mortality and hospital readmissions in esophageal atresia. J Pediatr Surg 2020; 55:824-829. [PMID: 32061361 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2020.01.025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/14/2020] [Accepted: 01/25/2020] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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PURPOSE The purpose of this study is to identify determinants of mortality and hospital readmission in infants born with esophageal atresia ± tracheoesophageal fistula. METHODS The Nationwide Readmissions Database (2010-2014) was queried for newborns with a diagnosis of esophageal atresia. Outcomes included mortality and readmissions at 30-day and 1-year. RESULTS 3157 patients were identified, of which 54% were male. 81% had an additional congenital anomaly, and 35% had VACTERL association. Overall mortality at index hospitalization was 11% (n = 360) and was significantly higher with additional congenital anomalies (13%), VACTERL (19%), and Spitz classification II/III (18%) vs. isolated esophageal atresia/tracheoesophageal fistula (4%), all p < 0.001. After esophageal atresia repair (n = 2179), 10% (n = 212) were readmitted within 30 days and 26% (n = 563) within 1 year, with 17% admitted to different hospitals. Common diagnoses during readmission were GERD (54%), infections (42%), failure to thrive (17%), tracheomalacia (14%), and esophageal stricture (10%). Unplanned readmissions accounted for 85% of readmissions. A large number underwent operative procedures, most commonly esophageal dilation (17%) and fundoplication/gastrostomy (12%). CONCLUSION Our study has uncovered a high likelihood of complications and unplanned readmission within the first year of life for newborns with esophageal atresia. Coordinated multidisciplinary care may help to decrease unnecessary readmissions and improve outcomes in this vulnerable population. TYPE OF STUDY Retrospective comparative analysis. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level III.
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- Hallie J Quiroz
- Dewitt-Daughtry Family Department of Surgery, Division of Pediatric Surgery, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
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- Dewitt-Daughtry Family Department of Surgery, Division of Pediatric Surgery, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
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- Dewitt-Daughtry Family Department of Surgery, Division of Pediatric Surgery, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
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- Dewitt-Daughtry Family Department of Surgery, Division of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
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- Dewitt-Daughtry Family Department of Surgery, Division of Pediatric Surgery, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
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- Dewitt-Daughtry Family Department of Surgery, Division of Pediatric Surgery, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
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- Dewitt-Daughtry Family Department of Surgery, Division of Pediatric Surgery, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine.
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Sex differences in surgically correctable congenital anomalies: A systematic review. J Pediatr Surg 2020; 55:811-820. [PMID: 32061363 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2020.01.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/22/2020] [Accepted: 01/25/2020] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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PURPOSE This study aims to compare the prevalence and outcomes of surgically correctable congenital anomalies between sexes. METHODS Upon registration on PROSPERO (CRD42019120165), a librarian aided in conducting a systematic review using PRISMA guidelines. The five largest relevant studies were included for each anomaly. Cumulative prevalence differences and confidence intervals were calculated, and the Cochran-Mantel-Haenszel test was performed. RESULTS Of 42,722 identified studies, 68 were included in our analysis. All included anomalies had greater than 1000 patients except duodenal atresia (n = 787) and intestinal duplication (n = 148). Males had a significantly higher prevalence than females in 10/14 anomalies (Hirschsprung's disease, omphalomesenteric duct, congenital diaphragmatic hernia, anorectal malformation, malrotation, esophageal atresia, congenital pulmonary airway malformation, intestinal atresia, omphalocele, and gastroschisis; p < 0.001). There was no difference in the prevalence of duodenal atresia or intestinal duplication between sexes (p = 0.88 and 0.65, respectively). Females had a significantly higher prevalence of biliary anomalies (atresia and choledochal cyst). CONCLUSION Our study indicates that males have higher prevalence rates of most congenital anomalies. Further investigations are required to illuminate the embryology underlying this sex distribution and whether sex influences outcomes. TYPE OF STUDY Systematic review and meta-analysis. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Prognostic study, level II.
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Snyder AN, Burjonrappa S. Central line associated blood stream infections in gastroschisis patients: A nationwide database analysis of risks, outcomes, and disparities. J Pediatr Surg 2020; 55:286-291. [PMID: 31708200 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2019.10.028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2019] [Accepted: 10/26/2019] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
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PURPOSE The aim of this study was to determine the risk of central line associated blood-stream infections (CLABSI) in neonatal gastroschisis patients, risk factors, outcomes, and financial implications. METHODS The 2016 Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project (HCUP)'s kid's inpatient database (KID), a national database of pediatric inpatient admissions across the United States, was used to obtain a large sample of gastroschisis admissions. Incidence of CLABSI in the gastroschisis patient population was compared to the incidence of CLABSI in the database. To further study the factors influencing CLABSI in gastroschisis, demographic and clinical features of patients were analyzed. Categorical variables were analyzed using Fisher's exact test or Pearson's chi-squared test. Odds ratios (OR) with 95% confidence intervals (CI) for variables found to have significance (p < 0.05) were calculated. FINDINGS Incidence of CLABSI in this database for pediatric inpatients was 4449 out of 298,862 central line insertions [1.48%] and was 81 out of 2032 [3.9%] (OR 2.83, 95% CI 2.26-3.54, p < 0.001) in the gastroschisis cohort. African American neonates had a significantly higher risk of CLABSI with gastroschisis. Prematurity and low birth-weight in gastroschisis were protective from CLABSI, along with patients from suburban areas or admitted in the Southern USA. Average costs were greater in gastroschisis patients with CLABSI, increasing from $281,779 to $421,970 (p = 0.008). The average length of stay increased from 31 days to 38 days with a CLABSI (p < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS In gastroschisis patients, CLABSI incidence is high and adds great morbidity and expense. For uncertain reasons, premature and low birth weight babies appear to be protected. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level III.
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- Alana N Snyder
- University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine, 12901 Bruce B Downs Blvd, Tampa, FL 33612, USA
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- University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine, Tampa General Hospital, 1 Tampa General Circle, Tampa, FL 33606, USA.
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DeUgarte DA, Calkins KL, Guner Y, Kim J, Kling K, Kramer K, Lee H, Lusk L, Saadai P, Uy C, Rottkamp C. Adherence to and outcomes of a University-Consortium gastroschisis pathway. J Pediatr Surg 2020; 55:45-48. [PMID: 31704046 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2019.09.048] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/12/2019] [Accepted: 09/29/2019] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND Our multi-institutional university consortium implemented a gastroschisis pathway in 2015 to standardize and improve care by promoting avoidance of routine intubation and paralysis during silo placement, expeditious abdominal wall closure, discontinuation of antibiotics/narcotics within 48 h of closure, and early initiation/advancement of feeds. METHODS Adherence to the gastroschisis pathway was prospectively monitored. Outcomes for the contemporary cohort (2015-2018) were compared with a historical cohort (2007-2012). RESULTS Good adherence to the pathway was observed for 70 cases of inborn uncomplicated gastroschisis. The contemporary cohort had significantly lower median mechanical ventilator days (2 versus 5; p < 0.01) and antibiotic days (5.5 versus 9; p < 0.01) as well as earlier days to initiation of feeds (12 versus 15; p < 0.01). However, no differences were observed in length of stay (28 versus 29 days; p = 0.70). A skin closure technique was performed in 66% of the patients, of which 46% were performed at bedside without intubation, the assistance of an operating-room team, or general anesthesia. CONCLUSION In this study, adherence to a clinical pathway for gastroschisis across different facilities was feasible and led to reduction in exposure to mechanical ventilation and antibiotics. The adoption of a bedside skin closure technique appears to facilitate compliance with the pathway. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level II/III TYPE OF STUDY: Prospective comparative study with historical cohort.
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- University of California - San Diego
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- University of California - San Francisco
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BACKGROUND Sepsis and meningitis in neonates and infants are a source of substantial morbidity, mortality and economic loss. The objective of this review is to estimate the acute costs associated with treating sepsis, meningitis and meningococcal septicemia, in neonates and infants, worldwide. METHODS The electronic databases Medline, Embase and EconLit were searched and exported on November 24, 2018. Studies that reported an average hospitalization cost for confirmed cases of sepsis, meningitis or meningococcal septicemia were eligible for our review. Descriptive data were extracted and reported costs were inflated and converted. A narrative synthesis of the costs was conducted. RESULTS Our review identified 20 studies reporting costs of sepsis, meningitis and/or meningococcal septicemia. Costs ranged from $55 to $129,632 for sepsis and from $222 to $33,635 for meningitis (in 2017 US dollars). One study estimated the cost of meningococcal septicemia to be $56,286. All reported costs were estimated from the perspective of the healthcare provider or payer. Most studies were from the United States, which also had the highest costs. Only a few studies were identified for low- and middle-income countries, which reported lower costs than high-income countries for both sepsis and meningitis. CONCLUSIONS Sepsis and meningitis in neonates and infants are associated with substantial costs to the healthcare system and showed a marked difference across global income groups. However, more research is needed to inform costs in low- and middle-income settings and to understand the economic costs borne by families and wider society.
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Donda K, Asare-Afriyie B, Ayensu M, Sharma M, Amponsah JK, Bhatt P, Hesse MA, Dapaah-Siakwan F. Pyloric Stenosis: National Trends in the Incidence Rate and Resource Use in the United States From 2012 to 2016. Hosp Pediatr 2019; 9:923-932. [PMID: 31748239 DOI: 10.1542/hpeds.2019-0112] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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OBJECTIVES Infantile hypertrophic pyloric stenosis (IHPS) is the most common reason for abdominal surgery in infants; however, national-level data on incidence rate and resource use are lacking. We aimed to examine the national trends in hospitalizations for IHPS and resource use in its management in the United States from 2012 to 2016. METHODS We performed a retrospective serial cross-sectional study using data from the National Inpatient Sample, the largest health care database in the United States. We included infants aged ≤1 year assigned an International Classification of Diseases, Ninth Revision, or International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, code for IHPS who underwent pyloromyotomy or pyloroplasty. We examined the temporal trends in the incidence rate (cases per 1000 live births) according to sex, insurance status, geographic region, and race. We examined resource use using length of stay (LOS) and hospital costs. Linear regression was used for trend analysis. RESULTS Between 2012 and 2016, there were 32 450 cases of IHPS and 20 808 149 live births (incidence rate of 1.56 per 1000). Characteristics of the study population were 82.7% male, 53% white, and 63.3% on Medicaid, and a majority were born in large (64%), urban teaching hospitals (90%). The incidence of IHPS varied with race, sex, socioeconomic status, and geographic region. In multivariable regression analysis, the incidence rate of IHPS decreased from 1.76 to 1.57 per 1000 (adjusted odds ratio 0.93; 95% confidence interval 0.92-0.93). The median cost of care was $6078.30, whereas the median LOS was 2 days, and these remained stable during the period. CONCLUSIONS The incidence rate of IHPS decreased significantly between 2012 and 2016, whereas LOS and hospital costs remained stable. The reasons for the decline in the IHPS incidence rate may be multifactorial.
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- Keyur Donda
- Division of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics, University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida
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- School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine, Tulane University, New Orleans, Louisiana
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- Department of Medicine, The Trust Hospital, Accra, Ghana
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- Batchelor Children's Research Institute, Miller School of Medicine, University of Miami, Miami, Florida
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- Department of Pediatrics, Health Sciences Center, Texas Tech University, Amarillo, Texas
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- Department of Pediatrics, School of Medicine, University of Connecticut, Farmington, Connecticut
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