Journal of the American College of Surgeons
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study
Sutureless vs Sutured Gastroschisis Closure: A Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial.
Sutureless gastroschisis repair involves covering the abdominal wall defect with the umbilical cord or a synthetic dressing to allow closure by secondary intention. No randomized studies have described the outcomes of this technique. Our objective was to prospectively compare short-term outcomes of sutureless vs sutured closure in a randomized fashion. ⋯ Sutureless repair of uncomplicated gastroschisis can be performed safely, however, it is associated with a significant increase in time to full feeds and time to discharge.