Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Prenatal to Childhood Management and Outcomes

• Other Authors: Molloy, Eleanor (Editor)
• Format: Electronic Book Chapter
• Language: English
• Published: IntechOpen 2012
• Subjects: Paediatric medicine
• Online Access: DOAB: download the publication; DOAB: description of the publication

Congenital Diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) occurs in approximately 1 in every 2,500 births and the cause is yet unknown. In CDH the diaphragm fails to form correctly, allowing herniation of the abdominal contents into the thoracic cavity and results in pulmonary hypolplasia. This book describes the embry...