Amniotic fluid inflammatory proteins and digestive compounds profile in fetuses with gastroschisis undergoing amnioexchange^⋆

Abstract

Amniotic total proteins and ferritin are elevated in fetuses presenting with gastroschisis as a consequence of an inflammatory process. Inflammation may be induced by the presence of digestive compounds in the amniotic fluid. The concentrations of which may constitute a marker of short term outcome of the newborn infant.