Dr. Shweta K Sharma

Out of most birth defects that one can see in the newborns, gastroschisis is quite severe and requires immediate attention from the pediatric surgery doctor . If not treated at the correct time, the baby will have difficulty in survival. It is a rare medical condition where the intestines protrude out of the abdominal cavity through a small hole near the belly button. Surgery is the only way to treat this condition and cure the newborns. However, parents often face a dilemmatic situation since the disease itself is frightening and the mortality rate is quite high. The surgery is also complicated, which is why knowing more about gastroschisis is essential.  What causes gastroschisis in newborns? Gastroschisis is a congenital defect in newborns which is mainly caused when the abdominal wall fails to develop properly and there is an opening near the belly button. As a result, the intestines protrude out through the opening. Truth be told, the exact cause of this disease is not yet kno...

Out of the numerous congenital defects found in newborns, gastroschisis is quite concerning. That’s primarily because no baby can ever survive with this condition if surgery is not done at the right time to close the abdominal wall and prevent the organs from protruding out. The complexity level of this surgery is quite high and the associated risks are also terrifying. Hence, you should always practice extra caution while choosing a pediatric surgery doctor for gastroschisis treatment. Do a thorough research At first, you should run a thorough research on pediatric surgeons specializing in gastroschisis surgeries. For instance, you should check the total number of gastroschisis surgeries the doctors have performed, their success rate, the treatment approach they prefer, and so on. This will help you shortlist those doctors who have a promising and credible portfolio in treating this complicated congenital problem in your newborn. Check the credentials and skills The next factor you s...