Discussion The overall survival of newborns with CHD can be as high as 70%. Long-term
sequelae include gastresophageal reflux, bronchospasm and need for a gastrostomy tube. 1 …

Hypothesis Newborns with congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) have a high risk of
mortality, ranging from 50% to 70%. Tensioned closure of the narrowed abdominal cavity is …

Introduction: Congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) is characterized by a defect of the
diaphragm, pulmonary hypoplasia and pulmonary hypertension. Data on surgical outcome …

Congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) is a common cause of severe respiratory distress in
the newborn. However, the presentation of CDH in older children and adults is rare, and …

Introduction Recurrent herniation is a well-recognised complication following the repair of a
congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH). There is no consensus on the optimal surgical …

Congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) is characterized by the herniation of abdominal
organs into the fetal chest through a diaphragmatic defect. The mortality and morbidity rates …

BACKGROUND: Large congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) defects often require the use
of synthetic patches for tension-free repair. Although high rates of recurrence and other …

Background The anatomical defect in congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) can usually
be closed primarily but prosthetic patch repair may be required in newborns with a deficient …

Background Congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) repair is technically challenging with
different approaches for repair. The aim of this study was to compare outcomes between …

To the Editor, We particularly enjoyed the article by Tsai et al [1]. Although various centers
have reported a higher recurrence rate of congenital diaphragmatic hernia in patients who …