Gastroschisis in Finland 1993 to 2014—Increasing Prevalence, High Rates of Abortion, and Survival: A Population-Based Study

Finnish population study (1993-2014) reveals rising gastroschisis prevalence with excellent survival (92% in simple cases), but unexpectedly high termination rates (22%) despite favorable prognosis. Authors attribute high abortion rates to inadequate prenatal counseling, as gastroschisis typically occurs as isolated anomaly with low mortality.