ABSTRACT

Aims:

Anterior abdominal wall defects are one of the frequently encountered congenital anomalies. The prenatal diagnosis is important in terms of giving birth in optimal conditions. In this paper, it is aimed to report a case with gastroschisis operated in our hospital, also utilizing the current literature.

Case Report:

During the ultrasonography examination performed to the mother in the fourth month of pregnancy, followed up in Lüleburgaz Public Hospital regularly, an image associated with anterior abdominal wall defect was detected and prenatal diagnosis was established. Thereupon transferred to our center, the pregnancy of the patient was followed up cautiously and the baby was born at 38th week. The patient followed up after birth in the newborn intensive care unit, was operated in postnatal first day considering the diagnosis of gastroschisis. When the patient came for follow-ups at postoperative 1st and 3rd months, patient’s health was good.

Conclusion:

With our case it was aimed to emphasize the importance of delivering these babies before their 40th week by diagnosing them in their prenatal early period and transferring them to an experienced center regarding health of both mother and the baby.