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 language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 398-407 |
Number of pages | 10 |
Journal | Prenatal Diagnosis |
Volume | 42 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Mar 2022 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Female
- Hernias, Diaphragmatic, Congenital/diagnostic imaging
- Humans
- Parents
- Pregnancy
- Prenatal Diagnosis
- Prognosis
- Ultrasonography, Prenatal