Animation video [in English]. Target audience: Parents and families. The video could also be used as an explanatory tool by healthcare professionals.
For further details about this condition, possible complications and specialised care, treatment and support services, please refer to your healthcare provider and local patient and family support group. You can ask your healthcare provider for details of local support group(s).
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Type: video · 2 min · posted 2023-12-19 Canonical: https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/what-is-gastroschisis-an-ernica-animation-for-parents-and-families-7812 ## Chapters - [0:01](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/what-is-gastroschisis-an-ernica-animation-for-parents-and-families-7812?t=1) Definition and Pathophysiology of Gastroschisis - [0:36](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/what-is-gastroschisis-an-ernica-animation-for-parents-and-families-7812?t=36) Diagnosis and Prognosis - [1:13](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/what-is-gastroschisis-an-ernica-animation-for-parents-and-families-7812?t=73) Immediate Postnatal Management and Surgical Repair - [1:59](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/what-is-gastroschisis-an-ernica-animation-for-parents-and-families-7812?t=119) Recovery, Hospital Stay, and Long-term Follow-up ## Statements - "The front of a baby's belly does not form properly during early pregnancy in gastroschisis" (clinical) [0:06](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/what-is-gastroschisis-an-ernica-animation-for-parents-and-families-7812?t=6) - "Gastroschisis presents as an opening on the right side of the belly button" (clinical) [0:11](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/what-is-gastroschisis-an-ernica-animation-for-parents-and-families-7812?t=11) - "The baby's intestines pass through the abdominal opening in gastroschisis" (clinical) [0:16](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/what-is-gastroschisis-an-ernica-animation-for-parents-and-families-7812?t=16) - "Gastroschisis is classed as a rare birth defect" (epidemiological) [0:19](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/what-is-gastroschisis-an-ernica-animation-for-parents-and-families-7812?t=19) - "The cause of gastroschisis is unknown" (clinical) [0:24](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/what-is-gastroschisis-an-ernica-animation-for-parents-and-families-7812?t=24) - "Gastroschisis may mean that the intestines are not able to work properly" (clinical) [0:27](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/what-is-gastroschisis-an-ernica-animation-for-parents-and-families-7812?t=27) - "Gastroschisis is not usually associated with other malformations" (clinical) [0:32](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/what-is-gastroschisis-an-ernica-animation-for-parents-and-families-7812?t=32) - "A diagnosis of gastroschisis can be made before birth using ultrasound" (clinical) [0:36](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/what-is-gastroschisis-an-ernica-animation-for-parents-and-families-7812?t=36) - "Many babies with gastroschisis are born prematurely (before 37 weeks)" (epidemiological) [0:45](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/what-is-gastroschisis-an-ernica-animation-for-parents-and-families-7812?t=45) - "Care should be provided at a specialist center by a dedicated team with knowledge and experience of gastroschisis" (guideline) [0:51](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/what-is-gastroschisis-an-ernica-animation-for-parents-and-families-7812?t=51) - "Gastroschisis is a serious condition and can be life threatening before and after birth" (clinical) [1:03](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/what-is-gastroschisis-an-ernica-animation-for-parents-and-families-7812?t=63) - "Most babies with gastroschisis do survive" (epidemiological) [1:10](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/what-is-gastroschisis-an-ernica-animation-for-parents-and-families-7812?t=70) - "Some babies may be transferred to a dedicated intensive care unit if they are born prematurely" (guideline) [1:18](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/what-is-gastroschisis-an-ernica-animation-for-parents-and-families-7812?t=78) - "The baby's intestines are wrapped in a sterile bag to avoid damage" (clinical) [1:24](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/what-is-gastroschisis-an-ernica-animation-for-parents-and-families-7812?t=84) - "Babies with gastroschisis receive fluid via a tube that delivers it through a vein" (clinical) [1:24](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/what-is-gastroschisis-an-ernica-animation-for-parents-and-families-7812?t=84) - "When the baby is stable, surgery is performed to place the intestines back in the belly and close the opening" (clinical) [1:33](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/what-is-gastroschisis-an-ernica-animation-for-parents-and-families-7812?t=93) - "Primary repair is a single operation to close gastroschisis" (clinical) [1:41](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/what-is-gastroschisis-an-ernica-animation-for-parents-and-families-7812?t=101) - "Staged repair involves several steps to close gastroschisis" (clinical) [1:49](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/what-is-gastroschisis-an-ernica-animation-for-parents-and-families-7812?t=109) - "Further surgery may be needed if other malformations are also present" (clinical) [1:54](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/what-is-gastroschisis-an-ernica-animation-for-parents-and-families-7812?t=114) - "While the intestines recover, the baby receives feed through a tube that delivers it through a vein (parenteral nutrition)" (clinical) [1:59](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/what-is-gastroschisis-an-ernica-animation-for-parents-and-families-7812?t=119) - "Hospital stay duration depends on the severity of gastroschisis, complications, and response to treatment" (clinical) [2:10](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/what-is-gastroschisis-an-ernica-animation-for-parents-and-families-7812?t=130) - "Hospital stay often ranges between 2 to 10 weeks but may be longer if needed" (epidemiological) [2:20](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/what-is-gastroschisis-an-ernica-animation-for-parents-and-families-7812?t=140) - "Follow-up care by a multidisciplinary team is required to monitor growth and development" (guideline) [2:25](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/what-is-gastroschisis-an-ernica-animation-for-parents-and-families-7812?t=145) - "Some babies may experience ongoing difficulties that require different types and levels of care" (clinical) [2:37](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/what-is-gastroschisis-an-ernica-animation-for-parents-and-families-7812?t=157) - "Identifying any complications or difficulties early is very important" (opinion) [2:43](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/what-is-gastroschisis-an-ernica-animation-for-parents-and-families-7812?t=163) - "Some babies may require parenteral nutrition for a longer period to promote continued growth" (clinical) [2:49](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/what-is-gastroschisis-an-ernica-animation-for-parents-and-families-7812?t=169) - "Peer support can be accessed through patient and family support groups" (guideline) [2:55](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/what-is-gastroschisis-an-ernica-animation-for-parents-and-families-7812?t=175) ## Transcript This animation aims to provide you with more information about gastroschisis. Sometimes the front of a baby's belly does not form properly during early pregnancy. This can mean the baby has an opening on the right side of their belly button. The baby's intestines pass through this opening. This is called gastroschisis and is classed as a rare birth defect. The cause of gastroschisis is unknown. Gastroschisis may mean that the intestines are not able to work properly. It is not usually associated with other malformations. A diagnosis of gastroschisis can be made before birth using ultrasound, which is a way of obtaining images of your baby in the womb. Many babies with gastroschisis are born prematurely, which means they are born. For 37 weeks. Your baby's ongoing care should be provided at a specialist center by a dedicated team of professionals who have knowledge and experience of looking after babies with gastroschisis. Gastroschisis is a serious condition and can be life threatening for your baby before and after birth as a newborn. However, most babies do survive. After birth, your baby. will receive immediate care and assessment. Some babies may be transferred to a dedicated intensive care unit if they are born prematurely. Your baby's intestines are wrapped in a sterile bag to avoid damage, and they will receive the fluid they need via a tube that delivers it through a vein. When your baby is stable, surgery is performed to place the intestines back where they should be in the belly and close the opening. Depending on your baby's circumstances and the severity of the gastroschisis, this can be done in one operation, called a primary repair. Or in several steps, which is called a staged repair. Further surgery may be needed if other malformations are also present. Whilst the intestines recover, your baby will receive its feed through a tube that delivers it through a vein. This method of feeding is called parenteral nutrition. The amount of time your baby will spend in hospital will differ, depending on the severity of the gastroschisis, any complications, and how well they respond to treatment. This often ranges between 2 to 10 weeks, but it may be longer if needed. Follow-up care by a team of different clinical specialists is required to monitor your baby's growth and development. This team is often called a multi. Disciplinary team, or MDT. Some babies may experience ongoing difficulties that require different types and levels of care. Identifying any complications or difficulties early is very important. Some babies may require parenteral nutrition for a longer period, to promote continued growth. Peer support can be accessed through patient and family support groups. --- Not medical advice · citation policy: https://library.globalcastmd.com/ai