Gastroschisis, the most common type of abdominal wall defect, has seen a steady increase
in its prevalence over the past several decades. It is identified, both prenatally and …

Although collectively they are fairly common, birth defects receive limited attention as a
group of outcomes either clinically or from a public health perspective. This article provides …

Abstract Background Using the National Birth Defects Prevention Network (NBDPN) annual
data report, US national prevalence estimates for major birth defects are developed based …

Gastroschisis prevalence has increased for all maternal age groups. Significant increases
as measured by the average annual percent change were observed for all assessed …

Abstract Background/Objectives In this report, the National Birth Defects Prevention Network
(NBDPN) examines and compares gastroschisis and omphalocele for a recent 5‐year birth …

Objectives. We investigated the relationship between race/ethnicity and 27 major birth
defects. Methods. We pooled data from 12 population-based birth defects surveillance …

OBJECTIVE: To examine the trends in the prevalence, epidemiologic correlates, and 1-year
survival of omphalocele using 1995–2005 data from the National Birth Defects Prevention …

OBJECTIVE: To identify perinatal variables associated with adverse outcomes in neonates
prenatally diagnosed with gastroschisis. METHODS: A retrospective review was conducted …

The most common fetal abdominal wall defects are gastroschisis and omphalocele, both
with a prevalence of about three in 10,000 births. Prenatal ultrasound has a high sensitivity …

Objective To quantify outcomes and analyze factors predictive of morbidity and mortality in
infants with gastroschisis. Study design Clinical data regarding neonates with gastroschisis …