Prenatal diagnosis, prediction of outcome and in utero therapy of isolated congenital diaphragmatic hernia

E Done, L Gucciardo, T Van Mieghem, J Jani, M Cannie, D Van Schoubroeck, R Devlieger, L De Catte, P Klaritsch, S Mayer, V Beck, A Debeer, E Gratacos, K Nicolaides, J Deprest

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    Abstract

    Congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) can be associated with Genetic or structural anomalies with poor prognosis. In isolated cases, survival is dependent on the degree of lung hypoplasia and liver position. Cases Should be referred in utero to tertiary care centers familiar with this condition both for prediction of outcome as well as timed delivery. The best validated prognostic indicator is the lung area to head Circumference ratio. Ultrasound is used to measure the lung area of the index case, which is then expressed as a proportion of what is expected normally (observed/expected LHR). When O/E LHR is
    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)581 - 591
    Number of pages11
    JournalPrenatal Diagnosis
    Volume28
    Issue number7
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - Jul 2008

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