Table 5 Characteristics of neonatal gastroschisis, Westmead Hospital/CHW, 2011–2015, n = 55
Characteristic | n | Median (IQR) |
|---|---|---|
Total LOS, both Hospitala, days | 55 | 33 (23–45) |
 LOS, Complex gastroschisis, days | 9 | 89 (57–147) |
 LOS, Simple gastroschisis, days | 46 | 30 (23–39) |
Duration of TPN, days | 55 | 26 (17–36) |
 TPN, Complex gastroschisis, days | 9 | 46 (34–187) |
 PN, Simple gastroschisis, days | 46 | 21 (17–31) |
Duration of tube feeding, days | 51 | 20 (13–32) |
Duration of CVL, days | 55 | 28 (18–43) |
Age at primary surgery, hours | 29 | 5 (5–7) |
Surgical findingsb cases (%) | ||
 Bowel perforation | 2 (3.6) |  |
 Bladder herniated | 4 (7.3) |  |
 Presence of peel | 22 (40.0) |  |
 Presence of matting | 7 (12.7) |  |
 Bowel ischemia | 3 (5.5) |  |
 Intestinal atresia present | 7 (12.7) |  |
 Adhesions | 2 (3.6) |  |
Primary repair surgery, | 34 (61.8) | Â |
 Primary repair with skin | 3/34 (8.8) |  |
 Primary repair skin/muscle/fascia | 28/34 (82.4) |  |
 Use of patch for closure | 3/34 (8.8) |  |
Delayed closure surgery | 21 (38.2) | Â |
 Delayed surgery final closure, Mean ± SD, days | 5.5 ± 2.5, range, 1–11 |  |