Regional cluster of vanishing gastroschisis: A comparative study of antenatal and post-natal outcomes.

Vanishing gastroschisis is a severe, often catastrophic variant of gastroschisis. Aetiological factors contributing to the recent high incidence of this rare complication in our population of newborns remain unknown, prompting secondary prevention strategies to salvage the midgut. We propose closer antenatal surveillance for fetuses with intra-abdominal bowel dilatation >10 mm to prompt consideration of earlier delivery to improve morbidity and mortality.