A Novel Thoracic Ultrasound Measurement After Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Repair Identifies Decreased Diaphragmatic Excursion Associated With Adverse Respiratory and Surgical Outcomes

• Egile Nagusiak: James T. Ross (Egilea), Norah E. Liang (Egilea), Andrew S. Phelps (Egilea), Anthony I. Squillaro (Egilea), Lan T. Vu (Egilea)
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• Argitaratua: Frontiers Media S.A., 2021-08-01T00:00:00Z.
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Background and Aim: Congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) is a rare defect often associated with pulmonary hypoplasia and abnormal pulmonary vascular development. Even after successful hernia repair, pulmonary disease may persist into adulthood. Impaired diaphragmatic motility may lead to compromise...