Does secondary bladder herniation in isolated gastroschisis justify increased surveillance?
Bladder herniation was present in 6% of apparently isolated gastroschisis. There was one intrauterine fetal death and four other cases were delivered for fetal distress. Increased surveillance seems justified.
The combination of LRS and colloid dextran 70 does not adversely affect ex vivo cell-mediated immune functions during the first 24 hours after its administration after trauma-hemorrhage. Thus, from the immunological standpoint, dextran is a safe resuscitation adjunct.