Educational Outcomes in School-Aged Children With a History of Simple and Complex Gastroschisis are Poor Compared to Controls

This is a retrospective study using educational data from children born between 1991 and 2022.

Researchers used odds ratio and subgroup analysis to compare school performance using the Early Development Instrument or EDI and grade level assessments between 208 children with gastroschisis and over 2000 age-matched controls.

Children with gastroschisis, even those with the simpler form, were significantly more likely to fail middle school assessments.

Children with gastroschisis may face long-term learning challenges and could benefit from early educational support.