Relationship between volume and outcome for gastroschisis: a systematic review protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Gastroschisis is a congenital anomaly that needs surgical management for repositioning intestines into the abdominal cavity and for abdominal closure. Higher hospital or surgeon volume has previously been found to be associated with better clinical outcomes for different especially high-risk, low volume procedures. Therefore, we aim to examine the relationship between hospital or surgeon volume and outcomes for gastroschisis.

Methods

We will perform a systematic literature search from inception onwards in Medline, Embase, CENTRAL, CINAHL, and Biosis Previews without applying any limitations. In addition, we will search trial registries and relevant conference proceedings. We will include (cluster-) randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and prospective or retrospecti

SUBMITTER: Morche J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7469094 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature