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Advances in Care of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
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Learn how CHOP’s dedicated CDH team translates research findings into care advances that improve the lives of children with this condition.
Improving Delivery Room Resuscitation for Infants with Congenital Anomalies
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CHOP has a core team that performs immediate stabilization and resuscitation of high-risk infants during the time immediately after birth.
Advances in Prenatal Genetic Counseling
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CHOP has a team of full-time genetic counselors dedicated only to fetal patients. Learn how they support families in prenatal counseling.
Advancing Fetal Neurologic Care
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An inside look at our efforts to optimize and advance fetal neurologic care at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
Understanding and Preventing Developmental Hypoxic Brain Injury
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Brain development is one of the most complicated processes that occurs in utero. Our team is working to better understand how low oxygen levels affect brain development.
How a Fetal Evaluation Can Help a Fetus With a Potential Neurologic Diagnosis
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Optimizing care for fetuses with potential neurologic diagnoses starts prenatally with a thorough evaluation and support of parents.
Supporting Families Through Prenatal Diagnosis of a Fetal Brain Anomaly
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Our goal is to optimize the care for children diagnosed with a brain malformation/insult/injury, maximize neurodevelopment in early infancy and provide a smooth transition into adulthood.
The Role of the Fetal Spina Bifida APN Program Coordinator
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Families who receive a diagnosis of the most severe forms of spina bifida need an amazing level of support and care coordination from prenatal diagnosis through delivery, treatment and discharge.
Recent Study Finds Myelomeningocele Sac Associated with Worse Lower Extremity Neurologic Sequelae
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In fetuses with open spinal dysraphism, the risk of talipes is increased with an MMC sac, and a larger sac may result in additional injury through mechanical stretching of the nerves.
The Many Faces of PHACE Syndrome
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The earlier PHACE syndrome is diagnosed, the better the chance to quickly intervene and reduce long-term consequences. A few clues can aid in early detection.