Table 2
Further surgical procedures in 23 gastroschisis survivors (20 operations in 16 patients)
| Related to gastroschisis | No | Age (years) | Unrelated to gastroschisis | No |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laparotomy for adhesion obstruction | 32-150 | 9, 13 | Tonsillectomy +/− adenoidectomy | 4 |
| Laparoscopy for acute abdominal pain | 1 | 12 | Insertion of grommets | 1 |
| Ventral hernia repair | 1 | 7 | Eye surgery | 1 |
| Inguinal exploration (impalpable testis) | 1 | 4 | Circumcision | 1 |
| Anal stretch | 1 | 2 | Manipulation of fractured forearm | 1 |
| Scar revision | 2 | 18, 21 | Orthodontic | 1 |
| Repair of perforated trachea | 1 | |||
| Termination of pregnancy | 1 |
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↵2-150 One patient had two laparotomies for adhesive intestinal obstruction seven days apart.
