Abstract
Congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) survivors present long-term morbidities in several systems, including the neurodevelopmental, gastrointestinal, pulmonary, and musculoskeletal ones, and CDH long-term sequelae are increasingly being recognized. Due to high co-morbidity, health related quality of life in a significant proportion of CDH patients might be compromised. As a consequence of consciousness on the long-term sequelae of CDH survivors, and their consequences for life, several follow-up programs were brought to life worldwide. In this review, we will summarize the long-term sequelae of CDH survivors, the impact of new treatments, and analyze the consistency of follow-up programs.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 301-310 |
Number of pages | 10 |
Journal | Seminars in Pediatric Surgery |
Volume | 26 |
Issue number | 5 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Oct 1 2017 |
Keywords
- Congenital diaphragmatic hernia
- Follow-up
- Outcomes
- Quality of life
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health
- Surgery