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

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 review identifying postnatal interventions associated with improved outcomes for gastroschisis in LMICs.