There is great global disparity in the outcome of infants born with gastroschisis. Mortality
approaches 100% in many low income countries. Barriers to better outcomes include lack of
antenatal diagnosis, deficient pre-hospital care, ineffective neonatal resuscitation and
venous access, limited intensive care facilities, poor access to the operating theatre and safe
neonatal anesthesia, and lack of neonatal parenteral nutrition. However, lessons can be
learned from the evolution in management of gastroschisis in high-income countries …