Published on in Children's Doctor, Neonatology Update
The case of a full-term infant with a prenatal diagnosis of CDH demonstrates the importance of integrating a neonatal surgery team into the N/IICU for the best postnatal outcomes.
Published on in In Utero Insights
We evaluate hundreds of children from around the world and offer complete care — from evaluation through long-term follow-up — for severe spine and rib cage abnormalities.
Published on in In Utero Insights
Neonates with congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) often require intensive treatment after birth and have prolonged hospitalizations, and may suffer a variety of complications after discharge. Comprehensive interdisciplinary follow-up care is critical for long-term well being.
Published on in In Utero Insights
The Pulmonary Hypoplasia Program at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia is committed to tracking outcomes of children with pulmonary hypoplasia in an effort to improve understanding and care. A recent review of neurodevelopmental outcomes at 5 years of age found that CDH survivors are at increased risk for developing emotionally reactive and pervasive developmental problems.
Published on in CHOP in the Media
CHOP pediatric surgeon Holly Hedrick, MD, and the family of Peyton Laricks, a patient born with congenital diaphragmatic hernia, are interviewed by CBS 3 about the life-threatening birth defect.