Is Fetal Endoscopic Tracheal Occlusion (FETO) a Predisposing Factor for Acid Gastro-Esophageal Reflux in Infants With Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia?

• Main Authors: Francesco Macchini (Author), Anna Morandi (Author), Stefano Mazzoleni (Author), Martina Ichino (Author), Giacomo Cavallaro (Author), Genny Raffaeli (Author), Carlo Ferrari (Author), Silvana Gangi (Author), Fabio Mosca (Author), Isabella Fabietti (Author), Nicola Persico (Author), Ernesto Leva (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Frontiers Media S.A., 2020-08-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Introduction: Various anatomical defects predispose patients with congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) to develop gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). The fetal endoscopic tracheal occlusion (FETO) has increased the survival of patients with severe CDHs. The aim of this study was to study GERD i...