A Novel Thoracic Ultrasound Measurement After Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Repair Identifies Decreased Diaphragmatic Excursion Associated With Adverse Respiratory and Surgical Outcomes

A Novel Thoracic Ultrasound Measurement After Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Repair Identifies Decreased Diaphragmatic Excursion Associated With Adverse Respiratory and Surgical Outcomes

Background and Aim: Congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) is a rare defect often associated with pulmonary hypoplasia and abnormal pulmonary vascular development. Even after successful hernia repair, pulmonary disease may persist into adulthood. Impaired diaphragmatic motility may lead to compromise...

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Main Authors: James T. Ross, Norah E. Liang, Andrew S. Phelps, Anthony I. Squillaro, Lan T. Vu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2021-08-01
Series:Frontiers in Pediatrics
Subjects:
congenital diaphragmatic hernia
ultrasound
diaphragmatic function
outcomes
thoracic surgery
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fped.2021.707052/full

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