Don’t Cut the Cord! Sutureless Repair of Gastroschisis - A Case Report

Intended Audience: All neonatal nurses

ANCC NCPD Contact Hour(s): 1.0 | Rx=.25

NCC Category Codes: NIC2, NNP3

Purpose Statement:

The purpose of this article is to review the embryology, clinical presentation and management of gastroschisis. A case study is presented which highlights the use of the sutureless repair technique for managing gastroschisis.

Learning Outcome:
Upon completion of this activity the learner will be able to describe the epidemiology, pathophysiology, management and prognosis for neonates with gastroschisis.

Release Date: March/April 2026
Expiration Date: April 30, 2029

Disclosures:

No persons with the potential to control the content of this activity have relevant financial relationships with any commercial company that may be related to the subjects discussed within this article.
Neither ANN nor the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) endorses any commercial products discussed/displayed in conjunction with this educational activity.

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Keywords: Evidence-based Practice, Education, Congenial Anomalies, Surgical Issues

Authors:

Kerinna Silvestri DNP, NNP-BC, APRN
Marybeth Whalen, DNP, APRN, NNP-BC
Tiffany Gwartney DNP, NNP-BC, APRN