Gastroski In Newborn Babies

Gastroskiis is one of the most common congenital malformations, but still it is a developmental disorder unknown to the majority of the population. This deformity occurs when the muscles in the baby’s abdominal wall do not form normally in the early stages of pregnancy.

Gastroskiis means a crack in the abdominal coverings through which a baby’s intestines and other internal organs penetrate. This slit is usually located on the right side of the navel. Because the intestines are thus exposed to amniotic fluid, they can become irritated. As a result, they may shorten, swell, or twist.

The baby needs surgery immediately after birth to put the internal organs back in the abdomen and to repair the abdominal coverings. Despite surgery, babies with gastroschisis may have problems feeding, digesting, and absorbing nutrients.

Causes and risk factors of gastroschisis

In some cases, gastrosis is due to gene mutations. This condition can also develop as a result of a combination of genetic factors and the specifics of the mother’s pregnancy. The following factors may increase the risk of a baby’s abdominal cleft:

• Very young mother: Teenage mothers are more likely to give birth to a baby with gastroschisis than older mothers.
• Tobacco and Alcohol: Babies of women who smoke and drink alcohol are more likely to have gastroscissis, as are other very serious illnesses and disorders.

Diagnosis and treatment

The diagnosis is made before birth or as soon as the baby is born. Doctors can detect malformations in the fetus during pregnancy by taking tests. Gastroscopy can also be detected during pregnancy thanks to special studies. The space is also visible on ultrasound.

Your gastroskiis is a life-threatening condition. The baby needs treatment as soon as possible after birth so that the internal organs can develop and are protected inside the abdomen.

Mild defects may be treated at one time,  but in severe congenital defects, i.e., when many organs are located outside the abdominal cavity, multiple surgeries may be required. After surgery, the baby is transferred to the neonatal intensive care unit.

Risks of surgery

Common risks of anesthesia and surgery include:

• Allergic reactions to drugs
• Respiratory problems
• Infection and bleeding

In addition, these risks are associated with the remediation of gastroschisis:

• Respiratory problems: These may occur if the baby’s abdominal cavity is smaller than normal. Your baby may need a breathing tube and a ventilator for a few days or weeks after surgery.
• Inflammation of the tissue covering the abdominal wall .
• Organ damage.
• Temporary small bowel paralysis.
• Abdominal hernia.

Additional treatments for neonatal gastroscitis

In addition to surgery, gastroschisis babies often need other treatments:

• Nutrition through the nasogastric tube, which is inserted into the nose to empty the stomach and keep it empty.
• Intravenous fluids and nutrients.
• Oxygen.
• Antibiotics to prevent inflammation.
• Pain medication.

Feeding is started through the nasogastric tube as soon as the baby’s bowel function returns after surgery. The transition to oral feeding will be very slow. You can usually leave the hospital 15 to 25 days after admission.

Prevention of gastroschisis

For the prevention of gastroschisis in newborns, appropriate monitoring of pregnancy and a healthy lifestyle are very important. Once a diagnosis of a rupture of the abdomen has been made, the expectant mother needs special monitoring.

In these cases, ultrasound plays a significant role. The expectant mother needs weekly ultrasounds from the 30th week of pregnancy.

In general, abdominal babies have a very low birth weight, and 10–20% of them have intestinal malformations. The prognosis of a baby depends largely on how severe the bowel damage is.

The prognosis for babies suffering from this condition has improved significantly in recent years. This progress is largely due to early detection, monitoring of pregnancy, and appropriate intensive care.