Improving outcomes for neonates with gastroschisis in low-income and middle-income countries: a systematic review protocol

• Main Authors: Nick Sevdalis (Author), Naomi J Wright (Author), Monica Langer (Author), Irena CF Norman (Author), Melika Akhbari (Author), Q Eileen Wafford (Author), Niyi Ade-Ajayi (Author), Justine Davies (Author), Dan Poenaru (Author), Andy Leather (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMJ Publishing Group, 2018-10-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Introduction There is a significant disparity in outcomes for neonates with gastroschisis in high-income countries (HICs) compared with low-income and middle-income countries (LMICs). Many LMICs report mortality rates between 75% and 100% compared with <4% in HICs.Aim To undertake a systematic re...