Patient's question:
The child has neonatal gastroschisis. The doctor said it's necessary to undergo surgical treatment as soon as possible. I'm very worried about the child's physical condition, and at the same time, I don't have much money on hand. Could you please tell me how much the neonatal gastroschisis surgery costs?Doctor's answer:
Abdominal wall defect is a congenital condition characterized by incomplete development of the abdominal wall. It is a rare anomaly where there is a thick defect in the abdominal wall near the umbilical cord, through which the internal organs protrude. The incidence of this condition varies by country but is more commonly observed in low birth weight infants. After birth, the small intestine may be found protruding from the abdominal wall defect near the umbilical cord. The mesentery is free, and the intestines appear congested, edematous, thickened, and covered with fibrin exudate, with the intestinal tubes adhering to each other. Immediate surgical treatment after birth can yield good results, but it may cost tens of thousands of yuan.