Large studies comparing the surgical outcome of primary versus patch repair in congenital
diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) patients are rare. This study aims to evaluate the incidence of …

Congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) is a severe birth defect and a major cause of
neonatal respiratory distress. Impacting~ 2–3 in 10,000 births, CDH is associated with a high …

Background The purpose of this study was to identify patient and treatment characteristics
associated with early (in hospital) hernia recurrence after congenital diaphragmatic hernia …

Congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) is a rare birth defect characterized by incomplete
closure of the diaphragm and herniation of fetal abdominal organs into the chest that results …

Abstract Treatment modalities for neonates born with congenital diaphragmatic hernia
(CDH) have greatly improved in recent times with a concomitant increase in survival. In …

Congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) survivors present long-term morbidities in several
systems, including the neurodevelopmental, gastrointestinal, pulmonary, and …

Neonates with congenital diaphragmatic hernia often require surgical defect closure with a
patch. Alternatives to native diaphragmatic tissue are critically needed for this paediatric …

Abstract Background/Purpose As survival rates for patients with congenital diaphragmatic
hernia (CDH) increase, long-term sequelae become increasingly prevalent. We present the …

Rationale The risk of recurrence of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia (CDH) in an era of
thoracoscopic surgery is unclear. Objectives (1) estimate the incidence and (2) evaluate the …

Introduction: Surgical intervention is the definitive management for congenital diaphragmatic
hernia (CDH) repair from 1902. Since this time, two mainstay approaches have been used …