Abstract
Infants with congenital diaphragmatic hernia often require intensive treatment after birth, have prolonged hospitalizations, and have other congenital anomalies. After discharge from the hospital, they may have long-term sequelae such as respiratory insufficiency, gastroesophageal reflux, poor growth, neurodevelopmental delay, behavior problems, hearing loss, hernia recurrence, and orthopedic deformities. Structured follow-up for these patients facilitates early recognition and treatment of these complications. In this report, follow-up of infants with congenital diaphragmatic hernia is outlined.
MeSH terms
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Aftercare / methods
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Child, Preschool
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Continuity of Patient Care*
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Critical Care
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Developmental Disabilities / epidemiology
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Developmental Disabilities / etiology
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Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation / adverse effects
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Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation / methods
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Female
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Follow-Up Studies
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Gastroesophageal Reflux / epidemiology
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Gastroesophageal Reflux / etiology
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Hernia, Diaphragmatic / mortality*
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Hernia, Diaphragmatic / therapy
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Hernias, Diaphragmatic, Congenital*
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Humans
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Infant
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Infant, Newborn
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Intensive Care Units, Neonatal
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Long-Term Care
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Male
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Patient Discharge / statistics & numerical data
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Respiratory Insufficiency / epidemiology
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Respiratory Insufficiency / etiology
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Risk Assessment
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Severity of Illness Index
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Survival Rate
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Time Factors