Gastroschisis in Europe – A Case‐malformed‐Control Study of Medication and Maternal Illness during Pregnancy as Risk Factors

ConclusionsWhile it is difficult to disentangle the effects of the medication and underlying indication, our results add to the evidence base on preventable risk factors for gastroschisis. These risk factors may contribute to the higher risk among young mothers, and geographical and temporal variation in prevalence.

Source: Paediatric and Perinatal Epidemiology - August 25, 2017 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Joanne E. Given, Maria Loane, Ester Garne, Vera Nelen, Ingeborg Barisic, Hanitra Randrianaivo, Babak Khoshnood, Awi Wiesel, Anke Rissmann, Catherine Lynch, Amanda J. Neville, Anna Pierini, Marian Bakker, Kari Klungsoyr, Anna Latos Bielenska, Clara Cavero Tags: Original Article Source Type: research