Chiayi Christian Hospital's Cross-Departmental Team Successfully Treats Neonatal Gastroschisis; Celebrates with Diaper Cake
Chiayi Christian Hospital's cross-departmental team successfully treated a case of neonatal gastroschisis, a congenital abdominal wall defect affecting 1 in 2,000 to 4,000 newborns. The medical team provided detailed treatment plans, reassuring the parents who decided to proceed with the birth. After 11 days in intensive care, the infant's intestines were successfully returned to the abdomen, and the abdominal wall was sutured. The baby has since recovered well, highlighting the hospital's commitment to life in an era of low birth rates.
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Chiayi Christian Hospital held a press conference today, where the medical team explained that gastroschisis is a congenital abdominal wall defect with an incidence of approximately 1 in 2,000 to 4,000 newborns. The intestines are not covered by the peritoneum and are directly exposed to amniotic fluid, often appearing edematous, thickened, or even inflamed and adherent at birth. For parents, the sight of "intestines outside the body" is shocking; for the medical team, it is a battle to protect life that requires early planning and precise coordination.
Ms. Liang said that when she discovered her child had gastroschisis during a prenatal check-up at another hospital, she was shocked and helpless, filled with various worries, and at one point didn't know how to make a decision. Later, she was referred to Chiayi Christian Hospital, where after examination by Dr. Wang Pei-chung, head of the Obstetrics and Gynecology Department, the medical team thoroughly explained the treatment methods and success rates, reassuring the couple and leading them to decide to give birth to their daughter.
Ms. Liang stated that after her daughter's birth, she entered the intensive care unit, and they waited for news every day, only wishing for their daughter's health. On the 11th day, the doctor informed them that her daughter's intestines had successfully returned to the abdomen, and the abdominal wall repair surgery was completed. At that moment, she couldn't help but shed tears. Now her daughter has recovered well, with normal milk intake and growth curve.
Dr. Wang Pei-chung pointed out that such congenital anomalies can often be detected as early as around 12 weeks of prenatal check-ups. Clinically, many parents, upon early discovery, often consider terminating the pregnancy due to worry. However, after Ms. Liang sought medical attention at the hospital, the hospital immediately activated a cross-departmental medical team to formulate a comprehensive birth and surgical plan. Therefore, when the amniotic fluid broke early, the team was immediately in place to welcome the new life.
Dr. Huang Lin-chi, Deputy Director of the Pediatric Department at Chiayi Christian Hospital, explained that under the team's day and night care, the infant transitioned from being fully dependent on intravenous nutrition with numerous tubes to successfully feeding and steadily gaining weight, eventually being discharged safely. The moment the baby returned to her parents' arms from the incubator was not just a rebirth for the family but also the greatest感动 and affirmation for the medical team.
Chiayi Christian Hospital President Chen Wei believes that in an era of low birth rates, every hard-won life should be cherished. Even when facing a 1/2000 challenge, as long as medical care and families work together, the greatest possibilities can be created for life. (Edited by Li Shu-hua) 1150408
Ms. Liang said that when she discovered her child had gastroschisis during a prenatal check-up at another hospital, she was shocked and helpless, filled with various worries, and at one point didn't know how to make a decision. Later, she was referred to Chiayi Christian Hospital, where after examination by Dr. Wang Pei-chung, head of the Obstetrics and Gynecology Department, the medical team thoroughly explained the treatment methods and success rates, reassuring the couple and leading them to decide to give birth to their daughter.
Ms. Liang stated that after her daughter's birth, she entered the intensive care unit, and they waited for news every day, only wishing for their daughter's health. On the 11th day, the doctor informed them that her daughter's intestines had successfully returned to the abdomen, and the abdominal wall repair surgery was completed. At that moment, she couldn't help but shed tears. Now her daughter has recovered well, with normal milk intake and growth curve.
Dr. Wang Pei-chung pointed out that such congenital anomalies can often be detected as early as around 12 weeks of prenatal check-ups. Clinically, many parents, upon early discovery, often consider terminating the pregnancy due to worry. However, after Ms. Liang sought medical attention at the hospital, the hospital immediately activated a cross-departmental medical team to formulate a comprehensive birth and surgical plan. Therefore, when the amniotic fluid broke early, the team was immediately in place to welcome the new life.
Dr. Huang Lin-chi, Deputy Director of the Pediatric Department at Chiayi Christian Hospital, explained that under the team's day and night care, the infant transitioned from being fully dependent on intravenous nutrition with numerous tubes to successfully feeding and steadily gaining weight, eventually being discharged safely. The moment the baby returned to her parents' arms from the incubator was not just a rebirth for the family but also the greatest感动 and affirmation for the medical team.
Chiayi Christian Hospital President Chen Wei believes that in an era of low birth rates, every hard-won life should be cherished. Even when facing a 1/2000 challenge, as long as medical care and families work together, the greatest possibilities can be created for life. (Edited by Li Shu-hua) 1150408