gastroschisis repair…

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gastroschisis repair, abdominal wall defect repair, gastroschisis repair is surgery that corrects a congenital defect, parts, the small intestine, internal organs protrude outside, the abdomen, gastroschisis, abdominal wall defect located, side, the umbilical cord, umbilicus, infant is born, intestines protruding, defect, no protective sac is present, gastroschisis is rarely associated, birth defects, gastroschisis, omphalocele, a similar defect, frequently diagnosed by ultrasound examinations, birth, omphalocele repair surgical repair of abdominal wall defects involves placing the abdominal organs back, abdomen, the defect, repairing the defect, immediate replacement is not possible, a sterile pouch is created to protect the intestines they, gradually pushed back, abdomen, a period of time, after delivery, infant's exposed organs, covered, warm, moist, sterile dressings, a nasogastric, ng, tube is inserted, the baby's nose, mouth, stomach to keep the stomach empty, prevent choking on, breathing stomach contents, lungs, surgery, the infant is stable, baby is under general anesthesia, unconscious, pain-free, an incision is made to remove the sac membrane, intestine is examined closely, signs of damage, additional birth defects, defective portions, removed, healthy edges, stitched together, a tube inserted, stomach, gastrostomy tube, the skin, organs, replaced, abdominal cavity, incision closed, abdominal cavity is too small, protruding organs, too swollen, the skin to be closed, a pouch, a silo, a sheet of plastic to cover, protect the organs, complete closure done over a few weeks, surgery necessary, repair the abdominal muscles at a later time, baby's abdomen smaller than normal, placing the abdominal organs, abdomen increases the pressure, the abdominal cavity, cause breathing difficulties, infant, require the use of a breathing tube, machine, ventilator, weeks, swelling, the abdominal organs has decreased, the abdomen has increased, gastroschisis, life-threatening birth defect requiring immediate intervention at birth, breathing difficulties, a result of increased pressure, in the abdomen, the gastroschisis is closed, in this case, mechanical ventilation necessary, risks of major abdominal surgery include peritonitis, temporary paralysis, the small bowel, a large portion, the small bowel is damaged, infant, develop short bowel syndrome, have problems digesting, absorbing feedings, defect, surgery outcome depends on the amount, damage to, loss of intestine, infant, cared, postoperatively, neonatal intensive care unit, baby, in an isolette, incubator, to keep warm, prevent infection, oxygen is given, mechanical ventilation, intravenous fluids, antibiotics, pain medication, an ng tube, in place to keep the stomach emptied of gastric secretions, feedings, started by ng tube, bowel function resumes, feedings, started very slowly, infants, reluctant to feed, babies, need feeding therapy, lots of encouragement.