Etiological and Pathogenic Factors in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia

Abstract

Congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) is a congenital anomaly associated with an increased mortality and morbidity. In this article, we review the currently known etiological and pathogenic factors in CDH.

Keywords

congenital diaphragmatic hernia - ethics - pathogenic factors

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