Recently, I read with interest the article on, ‘A technique for transporting neonates with gastroschisis(1).

We at the University College London Hospital use the commercially available ‘cling film’ to wrap and suspend the loops of bowel. It is cheap and very easily available at any of the supermarkets; additionally, the loops of bowel being already exposed to the vaginal flora very strict asepsis does not have a major role to play. Hence, the ordinary film suffices the needs. And lastly, the film being transparent the bowels can be visualized directly for any color changes.

This technique ensures that there is no major fluid loss or ischemia and then when the baby is cardiovascularly stable mortality does not remain a big issue.

We appreciate any such local adaptations to the internationally standardized techniques.