Risk factors causing V/Q mismatch on lung scintigraphy in left congenital diaphragmatic hernia
Introduction: Congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) is a serious birth defect characterized by hypoplasia of the pulmonary parenchyma and vascular system. The presence of a ventilation-perfusion ratio (V/Q) mismatch has been demonstrated to be a sensitive predictor of future pulmonary morbidities, s...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2023-07-01
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| Series: | Journal of Pediatric Surgery Open |
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| Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2949711623000230 |