Surgical Techniques in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia

Francesco Morini; Pietro Bagolan

doi:10.1055/s-0032-1329411

European Journal of Pediatric Surgery, Table of Contents

Eur J Pediatr Surg 2012; 22(05): 355-363
DOI: 10.1055/s-0032-1329411

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Surgical Techniques in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia

Francesco Morini

¹Neonatal Surgery Unit, Department of Medical and Surgical Neonatology, Bambino Gesù Children's Research Hospital, Rome, Italy

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Pietro Bagolan

¹Neonatal Surgery Unit, Department of Medical and Surgical Neonatology, Bambino Gesù Children's Research Hospital, Rome, Italy

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Abstract

In congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH), surgery is considered the less controversial part of the treatment. However, surgical strategies for CDH are widely disparate and several surgical aspects are still being discussed. The aim of this review is to describe the current surgical treatment of CDH, examining its most controversial issues.

Keywords

congenital diaphragmatic hernia - neonates - surgical techniques

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