Management of Gastroschisis: Timing of Delivery, Antibiotic Usage, and Closure Considerations (A Systematic Review From the American Pediatric Surgical Association Outcomes & Evidence Based Practice Committee).
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
8-2024
Identifier
DOI: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2024.03.044
Abstract
BACKGROUND: No consensus exists for the initial management of infants with gastroschisis.
METHODS: The American Pediatric Surgical Association (APSA) Outcomes and Evidenced-based Practice Committee (OEBPC) developed three a priori questions about gastroschisis for a qualitative systematic review. We reviewed English-language publications between January 1, 1970, and December 31, 2019. This project describes the findings of a systematic review of the three questions regarding: 1) optimal delivery timing, 2) antibiotic use, and 3) closure considerations.
RESULTS: 1339 articles were screened for eligibility; 92 manuscripts were selected and reviewed. The included studies had a Level of Evidence that ranged from 2 to 4 and recommendation Grades B-D. Twenty-eight addressed optimal timing of delivery, 5 pertained to antibiotic use, and 59 discussed closure considerations (Figure 1). Delivery after 37 weeks post-conceptual age is considered optimal. Prophylactic antibiotics covering skin flora are adequate to reduce infection risk until definitive closure. Studies support primary fascial repair, without staged silo reduction, when abdominal domain and hemodynamics permit. A sutureless repair is safe, effective, and does not delay feeding or extend length of stay. Sedation and intubation are not routinely required for a sutureless closure.
CONCLUSIONS: Despite the large number of studies addressing the above-mentioned facets of gastroschisis management, the data quality is poor. A wide variation in gastroschisis management was documented, indicating a need for high quality RCTs to provide an evidence-based approach when caring for these infants.
TYPE OF STUDY: Qualitative systematic review of Level 1-4 studies.
Journal Title
Journal of pediatric surgery
Volume
59
Issue
8
First Page
1408
Last Page
1417
MeSH Keywords
Humans; Gastroschisis; Anti-Bacterial Agents; Infant, Newborn; Antibiotic Prophylaxis; Surgical Wound Infection; Delivery, Obstetric; Time Factors
Keywords
Abdominal wall defect; Antibiotics; Gastroschisis; Gestational age; Outcomes; Perinatal care
Recommended Citation
Slidell MB, McAteer J, Miniati D, et al. Management of Gastroschisis: Timing of Delivery, Antibiotic Usage, and Closure Considerations (A Systematic Review From the American Pediatric Surgical Association Outcomes & Evidence Based Practice Committee). J Pediatr Surg. 2024;59(8):1408-1417. doi:10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2024.03.044
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