What should we tell parents? Congenital diaphragmatic hernia

Francesca M Russo, Anne Debeer, Paolo De Coppi, Koenraad Devriendt, Neeltje Crombag, Talia Hubble, Beverley Power, Alexandra Benachi, Jan Deprest

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Abstract

Congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) is characterized by a defect in the muscle dividing the thoracic and abdominal cavities. This leads to herniation of the abdominal organs into the thorax and a disturbance of lung development. Two-thirds of cases are identified by prenatal ultrasound in the second trimester, which should prompt referral to a tertiary center for prognosis assessment and counseling by a multidisciplinary team familiar with this condition. In this review, we summarize evidence on prenatal diagnosis and postnatal management of CDH. There is a focus on information that should be provided to expecting parents during prenatal counseling.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)398-407
Number of pages10
JournalPrenatal Diagnosis
Volume42
Issue number3
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Mar 2022
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Female
  • Hernias, Diaphragmatic, Congenital/diagnostic imaging
  • Humans
  • Parents
  • Pregnancy
  • Prenatal Diagnosis
  • Prognosis
  • Ultrasonography, Prenatal

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