Published online February 29, 2008
PEDIATRICS Vol. 121 No. 3 March 2008, pp. 627-632 (doi:10.1542/peds.2007-3282)
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CLINICAL REPORT

Postdischarge Follow-up of Infants With Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia

Section on Surgery and the Committee on Fetus and Newborn

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.

Key Words: congenital diaphragmatic hernia • gastroesophageal reflux • pulmonary hypoplasia • follow-up

Abbreviations: CDH—congenital diaphragmatic hernia • ECMO—extracorporeal membrane oxygenation