The Simple Silo: An Effective and Affordable Solution for Gastroschisis Management in Low-Resource Settings

In brief

This article presents a low-cost alternative to commercial silo bags for managing gastroschisis in resource-limited settings, where infant mortality from this congenital abdominal wall defect remains high. The innovation addresses the critical barrier of expensive commercial devices by utilizing locally available materials to improve neonatal outcomes in low and middle income countries.

• Gastroschisis mortality remains high in low- and middle-income countries due to multifactorial causes including limited access to specialized equipment.
• Commercial silo bags improve gastroschisis outcomes but are cost-prohibitive in resource-limited settings.
• A locally-sourced, low-cost silo bag alternative can address the access gap for gastroschisis management in LMIC hospitals.

Written by the GCMD Library team from the article.