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Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia [PDF]

Orphanet Journal of Rare Diseases, 2012
Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia (CDH) is defined by the presence of an orifice in the diaphragm, more often left and posterolateral that permits the herniation of abdominal contents into the thorax. The lungs are hypoplastic and have abnormal vessels that cause respiratory insufficiency and persistent pulmonary hypertension with high mortality.
Rene M. H. Wijnen, Dick Tibboel
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Congenital diaphragmatic hernia

Seminars in Pediatric Surgery, 2010
Congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) is a congenital anomaly consisting of a posterolateral defect in the diaphragm also known as a Bochdalek hernia. It occurs in 1 in 2000 to 3000 newborns and is associated with a variable degree of pulmonary hypoplasia (PH) and persistent pulmonary hypertension (PPH).
Richard Keijzer, Prem Puri
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Intra-amniotic sildenafil treatment improves lung blood flow and pulmonary hypertension in congenital diaphragmatic hernia rats

Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology, 2023
Pulmonary hypertension associated with congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) is a critical factor in determining prognosis. We propose that intra-amniotic sildenafil administration is an effective prenatal therapy for CDH-induced pulmonary hypertension ...
Shiho Yoshida, Alexander M. Kreger, George K. Gittes   +2 more
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Congenital diaphragmatic hernia [PDF]

European Respiratory Journal, 2011
Infants with congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) have significant mortality and long-term morbidity. Only 60–70% survive and usually those in high-volume centres. The current Task Force, therefore, has convened experts to evaluate the current literature and make recommendations on both the antenatal and post-natal management of CDH.
S. Kotecha, A. Barbato, A. Bush, F. Claus, M. Davenport, C. Delacourt, J. Deprest, E. Eber, B. Frenckner, A. Greenough, A. G. Nicholson, J. L. Anton Pacheco, MIDULLA, Fabio   +12 more
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Diastolic ventricular function in persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn

Frontiers in Pediatrics, 2023
BackgroundPersistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn (PPHN) is usually considered a consequence of impaired pulmonary circulation. However, little is known regarding the role of cardiac dysfunction in PPHN.
Kévin Le Duc, Kévin Le Duc, Kévin Le Duc, Thameur Rakza, Thameur Rakza, Jean Benoit Baudelet, Mohamed Riadh Boukhris, Mohamed Riadh Boukhris, Sébastien Mur, Sébastien Mur, Ali Houeijeh, Ali Houeijeh, Laurent Storme, Laurent Storme, Laurent Storme   +14 more
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Congenital diaphragmatic hernia [PDF]

Emergency Medicine Journal, 2008
A female infant aged 5.5 months of Balkan origin arrived at the emergency department of our hospital with fever of 38.8°C, tachypnoea of 60 breaths per minute, heart rate of 110 beats per minute and oxygen saturation of 100%. The patient was admitted to the Paediatric Clinic and underwent full laboratory and culture tests, which were negative for ...
P Tsikouris, L Guindaglia, A A K Kotis
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Thoracoscopic diagnosis and repair of central congenital diaphragmatic hernia in a neonate: A case report of a rare entity

Journal of Pediatric Surgery Case Reports, 2017
Introduction: Central congenital diaphragmatic hernia that involves a central tendon defect is a very rare form of diaphragmatic hernias. Experience in the thoracoscopic repair of congenital diaphragmatic hernia has expanded in recent years, but this ...
Mario Lima, Raed Al-Taher, Tommaso Gargano, Michela Maffi   +3 more
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Prenatal Diagnosis and Management for Congenital Intrapericardial Diaphragmatic Hernia with Massive Cardiac Effusion: A Case Report and Literature Review

Journal of Medical Ultrasound, 2015
Congenital intrapericardial diaphragmatic hernia with massive pericardial effusion is a rare type of Morgagni hernia. Since 1980, there have been only 16 reported cases. We report on the imaging features of such a case that was diagnosed in utero.
Ching-Chang Hsieh, Pei-Ying Wu, Wu-Chiao Hsieh, Jan-Lin Ju, Ching-Chung Liang   +4 more
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Acquired Traumatic Diaphragmatic Hernia with Delayed Presentation in a Child

Sudan Journal of Medical Sciences, 2019
A congenital diaphragmatic hernia occurs because of embryologic defects in the diaphragm. Most patients with congenital diaphragmatic hernias present early rather than late in life, however, adults may present with a congenital hernia that was undetected
Nader Mutwakel Osman
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X-ray signs of congenital diaphragmatic hernias in term newborns

Digital Diagnostics, 2023
BACKGROUND: Imaging plays a major role in the initial diagnosis, treatment, and subsequent assessment of congenital diaphragmatic hernias. Chest X-ray is still of great importance in newborns due to the availability and relative ease of use.
Nargiz F. Khanaliyeva, Sabina Z. Garayeva   +1 more
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