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Renik-Jankowska W, Buczyńska A, Sidorkiewicz I, Kosiński P, Zbucka-Krętowska M. Exploring new perspectives on congenital diaphragmatic hernia: A comprehensive review. Biochim Biophys Acta Mol Basis Dis 2024; 1870:167105. [PMID: 38428682 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbadis.2024.167105] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2023] [Revised: 02/22/2024] [Accepted: 02/22/2024] [Indexed: 03/03/2024]
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Congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) represents a developmental anomaly that profoundly impacts the embryonic development of both the respiratory and cardiovascular systems. Understanding the influences of developmental defects, their origins, and clinical consequences is of paramount importance for further research and the advancement of therapeutic strategies for this condition. In recent years, groundbreaking studies in the fields of metabolomics and genomics have significantly expanded our knowledge regarding the pathogenic mechanisms of CDH. These investigations introduce novel diagnostic and therapeutic avenues. CDH implies a scarcity of available information within this domain. Consequently, a comprehensive literature review has been undertaken to synthesize existing data, providing invaluable insights into this rare disease. Improved comprehension of the molecular underpinnings of CDH has the potential to refine diagnostic precision and therapeutic interventions, thus potentially enhancing clinical outcomes for CDH patients. The identification of potential biomarkers assumes paramount significance for early disease detection and risk assessment in CDH, facilitating prompt recognition and the implementation of appropriate interventions. The process of translating research findings into clinical practice is significantly facilitated by an exhaustive literature review. It serves as a pivotal step, enabling the integration of novel, more effective diagnostic and therapeutic modalities into the management of CDH patients.
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- Weronika Renik-Jankowska
- Department of Gynecological Endocrinology and Adolescent Gynecology, Medical University of Bialystok, M. Sklodowskiej-Curie 24a, 15-276 Bialystok, Poland.
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- Clinical Research Centre, Medical University of Bialystok, M. Sklodowskiej-Curie 24a, 15-276 Bialystok, Poland.
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- Clinical Research Support Centre, Medical University of Bialystok, ul. M. Skłodowskiej-Curie 24a, 15-276 Bialystok, Poland.
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- Department of Obstetrics, Perinatology, and Gynecology, Medical University of Warsaw, Żwirki i Wigury 63A, 02-091 Warszawa, Poland.
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- Department of Gynecological Endocrinology and Adolescent Gynecology, Medical University of Bialystok, M. Sklodowskiej-Curie 24a, 15-276 Bialystok, Poland
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Rivas JFG, Clugston RD. The etiology of congenital diaphragmatic hernia: the retinoid hypothesis 20 years later. Pediatr Res 2024; 95:912-921. [PMID: 37990078 PMCID: PMC10920205 DOI: 10.1038/s41390-023-02905-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2023] [Revised: 10/16/2023] [Accepted: 10/30/2023] [Indexed: 11/23/2023]
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Congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) is a severe birth defect and a major cause of neonatal respiratory distress. Impacting ~2-3 in 10,000 births, CDH is associated with a high mortality rate, and long-term morbidity in survivors. Despite the significant impact of CDH, its etiology remains incompletely understood. In 2003, Greer et al. proposed the Retinoid Hypothesis, stating that the underlying cause of abnormal diaphragm development in CDH was related to altered retinoid signaling. In this review, we provide a comprehensive update to the Retinoid Hypothesis, discussing work published in support of this hypothesis from the past 20 years. This includes reviewing teratogenic and genetic models of CDH, lessons from the human genetics of CDH and epidemiological studies, as well as current gaps in the literature and important areas for future research. The Retinoid Hypothesis is one of the leading hypotheses to explain the etiology of CDH, as we continue to better understand the role of retinoid signaling in diaphragm development, we hope that this information can be used to improve CDH outcomes. IMPACT: This review provides a comprehensive update on the Retinoid Hypothesis, which links abnormal retinoic acid signaling to the etiology of congenital diaphragmatic hernia. The Retinoid Hypothesis was formulated in 2003. Twenty years later, we extensively review the literature in support of this hypothesis from both animal models and humans.
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- Juan F Garcia Rivas
- Department of Physiology, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada
- Women and Children's Health Research Institute, Edmonton, AB, Canada
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- Department of Physiology, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada.
- Women and Children's Health Research Institute, Edmonton, AB, Canada.
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von Schrottenberg C, Lindacker M, Weis M, Büttner S, Schaible T, Boettcher M, Wessel LM, Zahn KB. Long-Term Evaluation of the Shape of the Reconstructed Diaphragm in Patients with Left-Sided Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Using Serial Chest Radiographs and Correlation to Further Complications. J Clin Med 2024; 13:620. [PMID: 38276126 PMCID: PMC10816521 DOI: 10.3390/jcm13020620] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2023] [Revised: 01/06/2024] [Accepted: 01/20/2024] [Indexed: 01/27/2024] Open
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Background: Defining risk factors for long-term comorbidities in patients after neonatal repair of congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) is an important cornerstone of the implementation of targeted longitudinal follow-up programs. Methods: This study systematically assessed serial chest radiographs of 89 patients with left-sided CDH throughout a mean follow-up of 8.2 years. These geometrical variables for the left and right side were recorded: diaphragmatic angle (LDA, RDA), diaphragmatic diameter (LDD, RDD), diaphragmatic height (LDH, RDH), diaphragmatic curvature index (LDCI, RDCI), lower lung diameter (LLLD, RLLD) and thoracic area (LTA, RTA). Results: It was demonstrated that the shape of the diaphragm in patients with large defects systematically differs from that of patients with small defects. Characteristically, patients with large defects present with a smaller LDCI (5.1 vs. 8.4, p < 0.001) at 6 months of age, which increases over time (11.4 vs. 7.0 at the age of 15.5 years, p = 0.727), representing a flattening of the patch and the attached rudimentary diaphragm as the child grows. Conclusions: Multiple variables during early follow-up were significantly associated with comorbidities such as recurrence, scoliotic curves of the spine and a reduced thoracic area. Some geometrical variables may serve as surrogate parameters for disease severity, which is associated with long-term comorbidities.
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- Christoph von Schrottenberg
- Department of Pediatric Surgery, University Hospital Mannheim, University of Heidelberg, 68167 Mannheim, Germany (K.B.Z.)
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, University Hospital Mannheim, University of Heidelberg, 68167 Mannheim, Germany (K.B.Z.)
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- Department of Clinical Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, University Medical Center Mannheim, University of Heidelberg, 68167 Mannheim, Germany
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- Department of Medical Statistics and Biomathematics, Medical Faculty Mannheim, University of Heidelberg, 68167 Mannheim, Germany;
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- Department of Neonatology, University Children’s Hospital Mannheim, University of Heidelberg, 68167 Mannheim, Germany
- ERNICA-Center, 68167 Mannheim, Germany
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, University Hospital Mannheim, University of Heidelberg, 68167 Mannheim, Germany (K.B.Z.)
- ERNICA-Center, 68167 Mannheim, Germany
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, University Hospital Mannheim, University of Heidelberg, 68167 Mannheim, Germany (K.B.Z.)
- ERNICA-Center, 68167 Mannheim, Germany
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, University Hospital Mannheim, University of Heidelberg, 68167 Mannheim, Germany (K.B.Z.)
- ERNICA-Center, 68167 Mannheim, Germany
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Orlinsky R, Land S, Flohr S, Rintoul N, Goldshore M, Hedrick HL. Birth Admission Length-of-Stay and Hospital Readmission in Children With Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia. J Pediatr Surg 2023; 58:2368-2374. [PMID: 37659921 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2023.08.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2023] [Revised: 07/31/2023] [Accepted: 08/01/2023] [Indexed: 09/04/2023]
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BACKGROUND The objective of this study was to identify factors associated with prolonged birth admission length of stay (LOS) and to evaluate the association between these characteristics and readmission in the year following discharge for children with congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH). METHODS This was a single-center retrospective cohort study of children with isolated CDH born in the Special Delivery Unit and admitted to the Newborn/Infant Intensive Care Unit at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia from April 2008 to August 2019. Birth admission hospitalization was categorized into 3 groups (≤35, 36-75, and >76 days) based on the data distribution. Participant factors included gestational age (days), side of CDH (right/left), liver position (up/down), CDH repair technique (open/minimally invasive), exposure to extracorporeal membrane oxygenation, lung-to-head circumference ratio, and feeding tube at discharge. Chi-squared, t-tests and analysis of variance were used to examine bivariable associations between participant characteristics, birth admission LOS and readmission in the year following initial hospital discharge. Multivariable logistic regression was used to evaluate factors associated with readmission. RESULTS Children hospitalized ≥76 days at birth had 4.33 (95% CI: 1.2, 15.2) higher odds of readmission than those admitted for ≤35 days. Children with a non-operative feeding tube at discharge had 4.12 (895% CI: 1.6, 10.5) higher odds of readmission when compared to those with no feeding tube at discharge. CONCLUSIONS Longer birth hospitalization and non-operative feeding tube are associated with increased readmissions in the year after discharge. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level III.
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- Rachel Orlinsky
- Richard D. Wood Center for Fetal Diagnosis and Treatment, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, PA, USA; University of Maryland Medical Center, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Richard D. Wood Center for Fetal Diagnosis and Treatment, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, PA, USA.
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- Richard D. Wood Center for Fetal Diagnosis and Treatment, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Division of Neonatology, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Richard D. Wood Center for Fetal Diagnosis and Treatment, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Richard D. Wood Center for Fetal Diagnosis and Treatment, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, PA, USA; Division of Pediatric General, Thoracic and Fetal Surgery, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, PA, USA
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De Groot CRS, Konings EJC, de Boode WP, Oerlemans AJM, Sikkel E, Botden SMBI, Merkus PJ, van der Lee R, Geurtzen R. Exploring professionals' views regarding prenatal counselling in congenital diaphragmatic hernia. J Perinat Med 2023; 51:1229-1238. [PMID: 37561765 DOI: 10.1515/jpm-2023-0227] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2023] [Accepted: 07/26/2023] [Indexed: 08/12/2023]
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OBJECTIVES Congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) is a congenital malformation in which the diaphragm and lungs are underdeveloped, leading to cardiorespiratory and other problems. This study aimed to explore professionals' views regarding prenatal counselling in CDH. METHODS A qualitative study was performed among healthcare professionals involved in the care of CDH patients in Radboud university medical center Amalia Children's Hospital. Semi-structured interviews were conducted until saturation was achieved. Transcripts were qualitatively analysed to gain insight into professionals' views regarding counselling. RESULTS Eighteen professionals with various backgrounds were included. The professionals agreed that the first counselling session should be soon after diagnosis and additional sessions should be offered. Concerning counselling content, participants considered explanation of the diagnosis, prognosis, short- and long-term consequences, treatment options and practical aspects important. As for decision-making about possible termination of pregnancy, all professionals emphasised the importance of the parental role, but the preferred parental involvement varied. Regarding practical aspects, preferred counsellors were a neonatologist, obstetrician, paediatric surgeon and/or medical social worker. Participants emphasised that the counselling should be adjusted to parents' needs. CONCLUSIONS This study gained insight into professionals' views regarding the timeline, content, decision-making process, and practical aspects of prenatal counselling in CDH.
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- Celeste R S De Groot
- Department of Neonatology, Radboud University Medical Center, Radboud Institute for Health Sciences, Amalia Children's Hospital, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Neonatology, Radboud University Medical Center, Radboud Institute for Health Sciences, Amalia Children's Hospital, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Neonatology, Radboud University Medical Center, Radboud Institute for Health Sciences, Amalia Children's Hospital, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Department IQ healthcare, Section Healthcare Ethics, Radboud University Medical Center, Radboud Institute for Health Sciences, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Radboud University Medical Center, Radboud Institute for Health Sciences, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Paediatric Surgery, Radboud University Medical Center, Radboud Institute for Health Sciences, Amalia Children's Hospital, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Paediatric Pulmonology, Radboud University Medical Center, Radboud Institute for Health Sciences, Amalia Children's Hospital, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Neonatology, Radboud University Medical Center, Radboud Institute for Health Sciences, Amalia Children's Hospital, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Neonatology, Radboud University Medical Center, Radboud Institute for Health Sciences, Amalia Children's Hospital, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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Jain VG, Ambalavanan N. NF-κB Signaling in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia: A Potential Therapeutic Strategy? Am J Respir Cell Mol Biol 2023; 69:493-494. [PMID: 37566564 PMCID: PMC10633834 DOI: 10.1165/rcmb.2023-0258ed] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2023] [Accepted: 08/10/2023] [Indexed: 08/13/2023] Open
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- Viral G Jain
- Department of Pediatrics University of Alabama at Birmingham Birmingham, Alabama
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Gregorio-Hernández R, Ramos-Navarro C, Vigil-Vázquez S, Rodríguez-Corrales E, Pérez-Pérez A, Arriaga-Redondo M, Sánchez-Luna M. Lung ultrasound and postoperative follow-up of congenital diaphragmatic hernia. Eur J Pediatr 2023; 182:3973-3981. [PMID: 37368006 DOI: 10.1007/s00431-023-05074-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/08/2023] [Revised: 06/15/2023] [Accepted: 06/19/2023] [Indexed: 06/28/2023]
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Lung ultrasound (LU) has emerged as a valuable tool for assessing pulmonary aeration noninvasively, rapidly, and reliably in different neonatal conditions. However, its role in the preoperative and postoperative evaluation in congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) is still poorly analyzed. We present a cohort of 8 patients diagnosed with CDH who underwent lung ultrasound examinations at various time points before and after surgical correction. The lung ultrasound patterns were compared between two groups: mechanical ventilation ≤ 7 days (MV ≤ 7) and mechanical ventilation > 7 days (MV > 7). The ultrasound findings were also compared to CT scans and chest X-ray images to assess its diagnostic capacity for identifying postoperative complications: pneumothorax, pleural effusion, and pneumonia. Group MV ≤ 7 exhibited a normal pattern even at 48 h postsurgery, while group MV > 7 presented interstitial or alveolointerstitial pattern in both lungs for prolonged periods (2-3 weeks). Furthermore, contralateral LU pattern may be predictive of respiratory evolution. Conclusion: Lung ultrasound is a valuable tool for evaluating the progressive reaeration of the lung following surgical correction in CDH patients. It demonstrates the ability to diagnose common postoperative complications without the need for radiation exposure while offering the advantages of quick and serial assessments. These findings highlight the potential of lung ultrasound as an effective alternative to conventional imaging methods in the management of CDH. What is Known: • Lung ultrasound evaluates lung aeration and predicts respiratory outcomes in neonatal patients. What is New: • Lung ultrasound is useful in the postsurgical management of congenital diaphragmatic hernia patients, detecting reaeration and respiratory complications.
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- Neonatology Department, Gregorio Marañón Hospital, Madrid, Spain
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- Neonatology Department, Gregorio Marañón Hospital, Madrid, Spain
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- Neonatology Department, Gregorio Marañón Hospital, Madrid, Spain
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- Neonatology Department, Gregorio Marañón Hospital, Madrid, Spain
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Orlandi G, Toscano P, Gabrielli O, Di Lella E, Lettieri A, Manzo L, Mazzarelli LL, Sica C, Di Meglio L, Di Meglio L, Gulino FA, Incognito GG, Tuscano A, Cianci S, Di Meglio A. Prenatal Diagnosis of an Intrathoracic Left Kidney Associated with Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia: Case Report and Systematic Review. J Clin Med 2023; 12:jcm12113608. [PMID: 37297803 DOI: 10.3390/jcm12113608] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2023] [Revised: 05/09/2023] [Accepted: 05/19/2023] [Indexed: 06/12/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION A congenital intrathoracic kidney (ITK) is a rare anomaly that is recognized to have four causes: renal ectopia with an intact diaphragm, diaphragmatic eventration, diaphragmatic hernia, and traumatic diaphragmatic rupture. We report a case of a prenatal-diagnosed ITK related to a congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) and conducted a systematic review of all cases of the prenatal diagnosis of this association. CASE PRESENTATION A fetal ultrasound scan at 22 gestational weeks showed left CDH and ITK, hyperechoic left lung parenchyma, and mediastinal shift. The fetal echocardiography and karyotype were normal. Magnetic resonance imaging at 30 gestational weeks confirmed the ultrasound suspicion of left CDH in association with bowel and left kidney herniation. The fetal growth, amniotic fluid, and Doppler indices remained within the normal range over time. The woman delivered the newborn via an at-term spontaneous vaginal delivery. The newborn was stabilized and underwent non-urgent surgical correction; the postoperative course was uneventful. CONCLUSIONS CDH is the rarest cause of ITK; we found only eleven cases describing this association. The mean gestational age at diagnosis was 29 ± 4 weeks and 4 days. There were seven cases of right and four cases of left CDH. There were associated anomalies in only three fetuses. All women delivered live babies, the herniated kidneys showed no functional damage after their surgical correction, and the prognosis was favorable after surgical repair. The prenatal diagnosis and counseling of this condition are important in planning adequate prenatal and postnatal management in order to improve neonatal outcomes.
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- Giuliana Orlandi
- Department of Neuroscience, Reproductive Sciences and Dentistry, School of Medicine, University of Naples Federico II, 80131 Naples, Italy
- Diagnostica Ecografica e Prenatale di A. Di Meglio, 80133 Naples, Italy
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- Department of Neuroscience, Reproductive Sciences and Dentistry, School of Medicine, University of Naples Federico II, 80131 Naples, Italy
- Diagnostica Ecografica e Prenatale di A. Di Meglio, 80133 Naples, Italy
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- Department of Neuroscience, Reproductive Sciences and Dentistry, School of Medicine, University of Naples Federico II, 80131 Naples, Italy
- Diagnostica Ecografica e Prenatale di A. Di Meglio, 80133 Naples, Italy
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- Department of Neuroscience, Reproductive Sciences and Dentistry, School of Medicine, University of Naples Federico II, 80131 Naples, Italy
- Diagnostica Ecografica e Prenatale di A. Di Meglio, 80133 Naples, Italy
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- Diagnostica Ecografica e Prenatale di A. Di Meglio, 80133 Naples, Italy
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- Department of Neuroscience, Reproductive Sciences and Dentistry, School of Medicine, University of Naples Federico II, 80131 Naples, Italy
- Diagnostica Ecografica e Prenatale di A. Di Meglio, 80133 Naples, Italy
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- Department of Neuroscience, Reproductive Sciences and Dentistry, School of Medicine, University of Naples Federico II, 80131 Naples, Italy
- Diagnostica Ecografica e Prenatale di A. Di Meglio, 80133 Naples, Italy
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- Diagnostica Ecografica e Prenatale di A. Di Meglio, 80133 Naples, Italy
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- Radiology Department, School of Medicine, University of Milan, 20133 Milan, Italy
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- Pediatric Department, Bambino Gesù Children's Research Hospital IRCCS, 00165 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Azienda di Rilievo Nazionale e di Alta Specializzazione (ARNAS) Garibaldi Nesima, 95124 Catania, Italy
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- Department of General Surgery and Medical Surgical Specialties, University of Catania, 95123 Catania, Italy
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- Department of General Surgery and Medical Surgical Specialties, University of Catania, 95123 Catania, Italy
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- Department of Human Pathology of Adult and Childhood "G. Barresi", University of Messina, 98121 Messina, Italy
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- Diagnostica Ecografica e Prenatale di A. Di Meglio, 80133 Naples, Italy
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Gilbert RM, Gleghorn JP. Connecting clinical, environmental, and genetic factors point to an essential role for vitamin A signaling in the pathogenesis of congenital diaphragmatic hernia. Am J Physiol Lung Cell Mol Physiol 2023; 324:L456-L467. [PMID: 36749917 PMCID: PMC10042603 DOI: 10.1152/ajplung.00349.2022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2022] [Revised: 01/31/2023] [Accepted: 02/06/2023] [Indexed: 02/09/2023] Open
Abstract
Congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) is a developmental disorder that results in incomplete diaphragm formation, pulmonary hypoplasia, and pulmonary hypertension. Although a variety of genes have been linked to its etiology, CDH is not a monogenetic disease, and the cause of the condition is still unclear in the vast majority of clinical cases. By comparing human clinical data and experimental rodent data from the literature, we present clear support demonstrating the importance of vitamin A (vitA) during the early window of pregnancy when the diaphragm and lung are forming. Alteration of vitA signaling via dietary and genetic perturbations can create diaphragmatic defects. Unfortunately, vitA deficiency is chronic among people of child-bearing age, and this early window of diaphragm development occurs before many might be aware of pregnancy. Furthermore, there is an increased demand for vitA during this critical period, which exacerbates the likelihood of deficiency. It would be beneficial for the field to further investigate the connections between maternal vitA and CDH incidence, with the goal of determining vitA status as a CDH risk factor. Regular clinical monitoring of vitA levels in child-bearing years is a tractable method by which CDH outcomes could be prevented or improved.
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- Rachel M Gilbert
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Delaware, Newark, Delaware, United States
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Delaware, Newark, Delaware, United States
- Department of Biological Sciences, University of Delaware, Newark, Delaware, United States
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Chen KK, Edwards MJ. Delayed presentation of a right congenital diaphragmatic hernia following left congenital diaphragmatic hernia repair in infancy. Int J Surg Case Rep 2023; 105:108020. [PMID: 36963226 PMCID: PMC10053395 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijscr.2023.108020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/03/2023] [Revised: 03/16/2023] [Accepted: 03/17/2023] [Indexed: 03/26/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION AND IMPORTANCE Congenital diaphragmatic hernias (CDH) affect variable portions of diaphragm, resulting in herniation of abdominal contents into the chest. CDH typically is diagnosed prenatally or presents soon after birth with respiratory distress and abnormal chest X-ray (CXR) findings. Presentation after infancy is rare but well described. We present a case of delayed presentation of a right CDH following left CDH repair. CASE PRESENTATION An 18-month-old boy with a history of a left CDH repaired in the newborn period presented with a newly elevated right hemidiaphragm presumed to be an eventration. He re-presented 9 months later with abdominal pain and respiratory distress. Xray was concerning for gastric volvulus within the right chest. Surgical exploration revealed a small right sided diaphragmatic hernia with an incarcerated liver and stomach. This was repaired without event. CLINICAL DISCUSSION Normal appearing CXR following L CDH repair led to delayed recognition of this right CDH. Delayed presentation was likely due to the liver covering the small diaphragmatic defect, preventing early migration of the intra-abdominal viscera into the chest. Recurrence of the CDH is the most common cause of respiratory and gastrointestinal symptoms following prior repair, but an unrecognized contralateral defect is a rare possibility. CONCLUSION In a patient with a prior history of a left CDH who presents with respiratory and gastrointestinal symptoms, along with a recurrence of the left sided CDH, the presence of a right sided defect should be considered if the right hemidiaphragm is newly elevated.
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- Kaddie Kwok Chen
- Albany Medical College, 49 New Scotland Avenue, Albany, NY 12208, United States of America.
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- Pediatric Surgery, Department of Surgery, Albany Medical Center, 50 New Scotland Avenue, Albany, NY 12208, United States of America.
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Soni R, Soni N, Chakkarapani A, Gupta S, Yajamanyam PK, Ali SKM, El Anbari M, Alhamad M, Anand D, More K. The Utility of Serial Echocardiography Parameters in Management of Newborns with Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia (CDH) and Predictors of Mortality. Pediatr Cardiol 2023; 44:354-366. [PMID: 36163300 PMCID: PMC9895036 DOI: 10.1007/s00246-022-03002-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2022] [Accepted: 08/29/2022] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Ventricular dysfunction may be found in 40% of newborns with CDH, and is not only a predictor of disease severity, but also mortality and need for ECMO. We conducted this study to assess the utility of serial echocardiography in management of newborns with CDH and their survival outcomes. This is a retrospective study, wherein the demographic, clinical and echocardiographic data from our local CDH registry and hospital clinical database were analyzed to study the correlation of timed echocardiographic findings with mortality and other outcomes. Fourty-two newborns with CDH were admitted during the study period (M/F:19/23), with median gestation of 38 weeks (IQR:36-39) and birth weight of 2.83 kg (IQR 2.45-3.17). Thirty-one were left-sided, seven right, one central, and three bilateral hernias. Twelve infants (28%) died in early infancy. Three infants were excluded from analysis due to either palliation at birth or significant cardiac anomaly. A total of 137 echos from 39 infants were analyzed. Seventy percent of newborns who died and had an echo within the first 72 h, were noted to have suffered from moderate to severe PH. Birth weight < 2.8 kg, RVSP > 45.5 in the first 72 h and postoperative VIS > 23.5 and RSS > 4.3 were good predictors of mortality. Markers of elevated pulmonary pressures and cardiac function were useful in guiding therapy. Serial timed functional echocardiography (f-Echo) monitoring allows targeted therapy of patients with CDH. Birth weight, initial severity of pulmonary hypertension and postoperative RSS and VIS may be useful in predicting mortality.
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- Roopali Soni
- Division of Neonatology, Sidra Medicine, Al Luqta Street, Education City North Campus, Qatar Foundation, Doha, Qatar ,Neonatal Unit, Mediclinic Parkview Hospital, Dubai, UAE
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- Division of Neonatology, Sidra Medicine, Al Luqta Street, Education City North Campus, Qatar Foundation, Doha, Qatar
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- Division of Neonatology, Sidra Medicine, Al Luqta Street, Education City North Campus, Qatar Foundation, Doha, Qatar ,Weill Cornell Medicine, Al-Rayyan, Doha, Qatar
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- Division of Neonatology, Sidra Medicine, Al Luqta Street, Education City North Campus, Qatar Foundation, Doha, Qatar
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- Division of Neonatology, Sidra Medicine, Al Luqta Street, Education City North Campus, Qatar Foundation, Doha, Qatar
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- Division of Neonatology, Sidra Medicine, Al Luqta Street, Education City North Campus, Qatar Foundation, Doha, Qatar
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- Division of Neonatology, Sidra Medicine, Al Luqta Street, Education City North Campus, Qatar Foundation, Doha, Qatar
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- Division of Neonatology, Sidra Medicine, Al Luqta Street, Education City North Campus, Qatar Foundation, Doha, Qatar ,Weill Cornell Medicine, Al-Rayyan, Doha, Qatar
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- Division of Neonatology, Sidra Medicine, Al Luqta Street, Education City North Campus, Qatar Foundation, Doha, Qatar ,Weill Cornell Medicine, Al-Rayyan, Doha, Qatar
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- Division of Neonatology, Sidra Medicine, Al Luqta Street, Education City North Campus, Qatar Foundation, Doha, Qatar.
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The efficacy of the postnatal nasogastric tube position as a prognostic marker of left-sided isolated congenital diaphragmatic hernia. Pediatr Surg Int 2022; 38:1873-1880. [PMID: 36138323 DOI: 10.1007/s00383-022-05226-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 09/05/2022] [Indexed: 10/14/2022]
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PURPOSE The prenatal diagnosis of the stomach position in congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) has been a reliable prognostic factor, but few studies have focused on the postnatal position. We therefore evaluated the significance of the nasogastric (NG) tube position just after birth. METHODS The Japanese CDH Study Group database enrolled 1037 CDH neonates over 15 years. In our multicenter retrospective study, 464 cases of left-sided isolated CDH with prenatal diagnoses were divided into two groups: NG tube below the diaphragm (BD; n = 190) or above the diaphragm (AD; n = 274). The primary outcome was the 90-day survival rate, and the secondary outcomes were mechanical ventilation duration, hospitalization duration, and recurrence rate. RESULTS The BD group had a significantly higher 90-day survival rate (98.4 vs. 89.4%, p < 0.001), shorter mechanical ventilation (11 vs. 19 days, p < 0.001), shorter hospitalization (38 vs. 59 days, p < 0.001), and lower recurrence rate (p = 0.002) than the AD group. A multivariate analysis showed that BD (adjusted odds ratio, 3.68; 95% confidence interval 1.02-13.30) was a favorable prognostic factor for the 90-day survival. CONCLUSION The assessment of the NG tube position revealed it to be a reliable prognostic factor of left-sided isolated CDH. Therefore, it should be included as a routine assessment.
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Al-Abdullah Z, Duvuru R, Nawaz FA, Ennab F, Alklani T, Ahmed A. A successful management of left-sided posterior congenital diaphragmatic hernia of the jejunum, ileum, colon and left kidney: a case report. J Surg Case Rep 2022; 2022:rjac521. [DOI: 10.1093/jscr/rjac521] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2022] [Revised: 09/30/2022] [Accepted: 10/26/2022] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) is a rare developmental anomaly in which abdominal contents herniate into the thoracic cavity due to underdevelopment of the diaphragm, possibly leading to pulmonary hypoplasia. Whereas surgery is not the first priority in treatment, it must be performed within a window of 2 weeks and after hemodynamic stability has been achieved. The patient described in this case report had a CDH of the jejunum, ileum, colon and left kidney diagnosed in a boy of South Asian origin who presented with tachypnea in the third hour of life. Imaging studies conducted included chest X-ray, chest ultrasound including echocardiogram, and abdominal and pelvic ultrasound. Treatment and management were successful despite complications. Future research on CDH is warranted in the populations in the Middle East, and local guidelines must be generated in order to improve diagnosis, treatment and prognosis.
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- Zainab Al-Abdullah
- Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences College of Medicine, , 505055 Dubai , United Arab Emirates
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- Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences College of Medicine, , 505055 Dubai , United Arab Emirates
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- Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences College of Medicine, , 505055 Dubai , United Arab Emirates
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- Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences College of Medicine, , 505055 Dubai , United Arab Emirates
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- Damascus University Faculty of Medicine, , Damascus , Syrian Arab Republic
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Mediclinic Welcare Hospital , Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Hidden cardiovascular morbidity in children and young adults born with congenital diaphragmatic hernia: A population-based study. J Pediatr Surg 2022; 57:510-515. [PMID: 35501166 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2022.03.028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2021] [Revised: 03/26/2022] [Accepted: 03/26/2022] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Congenital diaphragmatic (CDH) hernia is a rare congenital malformation with considerable mortality and morbidity in the neonatal period. The majority of the children today survive but little is known about long term cardiovascular morbidity. MATERIAL AND METHODS This was a nationwide population-based prospective case-control study within a cohort of Swedish children with CDH, born 1982-2015. Five controls for each patient were randomly sampled from the population. The outcomes were the corresponding International Statistical Classification of Disease (ICD) codes for cardiovascular diagnoses according to ICD 9 and 10. RESULTS There was an overrepresentation of cardiovascular diagnoses in the CDH group after one year of age compared to the control group, 8.0vs 0.5% (n = 53 versus n = 16). The risk of having a cardiovascular diagnosis in this CDH group was 15 times higher compared to the control group (HR 15.8, 95% CI: 9-27.6, p < 0.005). The diagnoses of cardiac arrhythmias and systemic hypertension were less common in the CDH group before the age of one year compared to the CDH group beyond the age of one year. Arrhythmia 3.7 vs 15.1%, systemic hypertension 3.7 vs 7.5%. CONCLUSION CDH survivors have increased cardiovascular morbidity during childhood and young adulthood. This implies that structured follow up programs, covering cardiovascular morbidity, needs to be developed and should be offered in pediatric and adult care. Being born with CDH seems to be a risk factor for future cardiovascular diagnoses. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level 3: Case-Control Study.
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Kokhanov A, Lau C, Garg M, Jen H, Chu A. ECMO utilization in infants with congenital diaphragmatic hernia in the USA. WORLD JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC SURGERY 2022; 5:e000393. [DOI: 10.1136/wjps-2021-000393] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2021] [Accepted: 04/26/2022] [Indexed: 11/03/2022] Open
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BackgroundCongenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) is a cause of significant morbidity. CDH is the most common neonatal diagnosis requiring extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO).MethodsWe compared the different characteristics of ECMO and non-ECMO patients with CDH in a case-control study. Data were extracted from the Kids’ Inpatient Database. Records from 2006 to 2016 were used. Patients <28 days of age were selected. CDH infants (n=9217) were stratified based on whether they were treated with ECMO (n=348) or not (n=8869). Demographic data and hospital characteristics were collected. Categorical variables were analyzed using χ2 tests to determine associations between the ECMO-treated and non-ECMO-treated infants on demographic and clinical characteristics. Differences in hospitalization costs were analyzed using t-test. Multivariable logistic regression analyses were stratified by clinical and demographic characteristics to identify factors associated with ECMO. Significant variables were included in the model to determine predictors for ECMO.ResultsThe proportion of infants treated with ECMO was higher in White infants, and lower in Hispanics. The cost of hospitalization was higher with ECMO (p<0.0001). ECMO patients were more likely to be treated in their birth hospital (p<0.001), at an urban location (p<0.001) and more likely to have private insurance (p=0.011). After adjusting for confounders, odds of ECMO treatment remained lower in Hispanics (p=0.001) and self-payers (p=0.004).ConclusionThere was a decrease in the proportion of CDH infants needing ECMO use in the USA from 2006 to 2016. Disparities exist in ECMO use and mortality between different ethnic groups and regions of the USA.
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Keita P, Han F, Peterman NJ, Toledo S, Munaco A. Transcatheter Occlusion of a Patent Ductus Arteriosus for a Symptomatic Left-to-Right Shunt. Cureus 2022; 14:e24733. [PMID: 35673316 PMCID: PMC9165916 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.24733] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 05/04/2022] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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Musculoskeletal deformities in children with congenital thoracic malformations: a population-based cohort study. Pediatr Surg Int 2022; 38:731-736. [PMID: 35235016 DOI: 10.1007/s00383-022-05101-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 02/02/2022] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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PURPOSE It is unclear if musculoskeletal deformities observed in patients with congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH), congenital lung lesion (CLL) and esophageal atresia/tracheoesophageal fistula (EA/TEF) are associated with the anomaly or are a result of the surgery required to treat the anomaly. This study compared the prevalence of musculoskeletal deformities for: (1) children with congenital thoracic anomalies to controls; (2) CLL to EA/TEF both repaired via thoracotomy; and (3) CLL and EA/TEF to CDH repaired via laparotomy. METHODS We performed a retrospective study of children with CLL, CDH or EA/TEF between 1990 and 2016. Date-of-birth-matched control groups were generated from a population-based dataset. International Classification of Disease codes were used to identify scoliosis and pectus anomalies. We determined Hazard ratios (HR) for cases versus controls. RESULTS We included 167 cases (CDH n = 82; CLL n = 29; EA/TEF n = 56) and 1670 controls. EA/TEF had a greater risk of scoliosis (HR 5.52, 95%CI 1.49,13.73) and pectus deformities (HR 4.07, 95%CI 1.96,8.45). CDH showed more scoliosis (HR 5.03, 95%CI 1.99,12.74) but not pectus anomalies. Musculoskeletal deformities were not more common in CLL. CONCLUSION Children born with CDH or EA/TEF, but not CLL, had more musculoskeletal deformities than controls. The inconsistent association between musculoskeletal deformities and the surgical approach suggested a congenital predisposition.
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Pelizzo G, Peiro JL, Villanacci V, Sbragia L, Oria M, De Silvestri A, Mazzon E, Calcaterra V. Liver pathological alterations in fetal rabbit model of congenital diaphragmatic hernia. Congenit Anom (Kyoto) 2022; 62:105-112. [PMID: 35178773 DOI: 10.1111/cga.12462] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/14/2021] [Revised: 11/14/2021] [Accepted: 12/20/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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To date, fetal liver implication is not a well-understood phenomenon in congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH). We evaluated the fetal morphologic changes on liver growth after surgical procedure in CDH experimental model. A diaphragmatic defect at gestational day E25 and tracheal occlusion (TO) at E27 were surgically created in rabbit fetuses. Five experimental groups were assessed: control group, left CDH, right CDH, CDH + TO, and TO alone. Body and organ growth were measured. For histological evaluation of the CDH effect, liver sections were collected. Left-CDH group had livers with increased leukocyte infiltration in comparison with controls (p = 0.02). Increased capillary sinusoid congestion and hepatocyte vacuolation were greater in left-CDH compared with the right-CDH group (p = 0.05). Capillary sinusoid congestion and interstitial edema were more evident in the left-CDH compared with CDH + TO group (p = 0.05). Increases in sinusoid congestion, hepatocyte vacuolation, and interstitial edema were also greater in the CDH + TO compared with controls (p ≤ 0.02). Intrathoracic liver weight was higher in right-CDH compared with left-CDH group (p < 0.001). Total lung weights (TLW) were significantly lower in both left-CDH compared with controls (p < 0.001), CDH + TO (p = 0.01), and TO (p < 0.01) and in right-CDH compared with CDH + TO (p < 0.01) and TO (p < 0.01). Decreased kidney and heart weights were also recorded. Hemodynamics and structural fetal liver changes in laterality were noted in CDH model. Regulation of intrathoracic liver weights seems to be disturbed by the absence of diaphragmic contact. Pulmonary injury is supported by the effect of a first hit, while the growth of internal organs suggests a multisystemic remodeling related to the fetal adaptation.
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- Gloria Pelizzo
- Department of Biomedical and Clinical Sciences "L. Sacco", University of Milan, Milan, Italy.,Department of Pediatric Surgery, "V Buzzi" Children's Hospital, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
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- Center for Fetal and Placental Research, Division of Pediatric General and Thoracic Surgery, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center (CCHMC), Cincinnati, Ohio, USA.,University of Cincinnati, College of Medicine, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
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- Department of Surgery and Anatomy, Ribeirão Preto Medical School, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, Brazil
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- Center for Fetal and Placental Research, Division of Pediatric General and Thoracic Surgery, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center (CCHMC), Cincinnati, Ohio, USA.,University of Cincinnati, College of Medicine, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
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- Biometry & Clinical Epidemiology, Scientific Direction, Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo, Pavia, Italy
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- Pediatric and Adolescent Unit, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy.,Pediatric Department, "V Buzzi" Children's Hospital, Milan, Italy
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Vece TJ, Popler J, Gower WA. Pediatric pulmonology 2020 year in review: Rare and diffuse lung disease. Pediatr Pulmonol 2022; 57:807-813. [PMID: 34964566 DOI: 10.1002/ppul.25807] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2021] [Revised: 12/24/2021] [Accepted: 12/27/2021] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Pediatric Pulmonology publishes original research, review articles, and case reports on topics related to a wide range of children's respiratory disorders. Here we review some of the most notable manuscripts published in 2020 in this journal on (1) children's interstitial lung disease (chILD), (2) congenital airway and lung anomalies, and (3) primary ciliary dyskinesia and other non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis. The articles reviewed are discussed in context with published works from other journals.
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- Timothy J Vece
- Division of Pediatric Pulmonology and Program for Rare and Interstitial Lung Disease, University of North Carolina School of Medicine, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA
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- Children's Physician Group - Pulmonology, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Pulmonology and Program for Rare and Interstitial Lung Disease, University of North Carolina School of Medicine, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA
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Chaturvedi A, Klionsky N, Biyyam D, Chess MA, Sultan N. Acutely presenting congenital chest lesions: a primer for the radiologist. Emerg Radiol 2022; 29:557-570. [PMID: 35253079 DOI: 10.1007/s10140-022-02035-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2022] [Accepted: 02/20/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Congenital chest lesions encompass several important entities. Without prompt intervention, many of these can culminate in serious complications. Timely and accurate radiologic interpretation of these entities is integral to patient management. Imaging can help characterize and prognosticate several of these entities, and may both suggest the need for and guide therapy. We overview the clinical presentation, associated complications, imaging characteristics, and prognostic indicators-both postnatal and antenatal-of the spectrum of emergently presenting congenital chest lesions. We also outline current and evolving management strategies, whether fetal, peripartum, or postnatal. The ultimate goal is to help radiologists formulate timely and effective diagnoses of these entities and boost the relevance of their input towards clinical decision-making.
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- Apeksha Chaturvedi
- Department of Imaging Sciences, Division of Pediatric Radiology, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY, 14642, USA.
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- Department of Imaging Sciences, Division of Pediatric Radiology, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY, 14642, USA
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- Department of Imaging Sciences, Division of Pediatric Radiology, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY, 14642, USA
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- Department of Imaging Sciences, Division of Pediatric Radiology, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY, 14642, USA
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da-Costa-Santos J, Bennini JR. Perinatal Outcomes after Fetal Endoscopic Tracheal Occlusion for Isolated Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia: Rapid Review. REVISTA BRASILEIRA DE GINECOLOGIA E OBSTETRICIA : REVISTA DA FEDERACAO BRASILEIRA DAS SOCIEDADES DE GINECOLOGIA E OBSTETRICIA 2022; 44:74-82. [PMID: 35092962 PMCID: PMC9948271 DOI: 10.1055/s-0041-1740596] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To compare the perinatal outcomes of fetuses with isolated congenital diaphragmatic hernia after fetal endoscopic tracheal occlusion (FETO) and antenatal expectant management. DATA SOURCES In this rapid review, searches were conducted in the MEDLINE, PMC, EMBASE and CENTRAL databases between August 10th and September 4th, 2020. Randomized controlled trials (RCTs), quasi-RCTs or cluster-RCTs published in English in the past ten years were included. STUDY SELECTION We retrieved 203 publications; 180 studies were screened by abstract. Full-text selection was performed for eight studies, and 1 single center RCT met the inclusion criteria (41 randomized women; 20 in the FETO group, and 21 in the control group). DATA COLLECTION Data collection was performed independently, by both authors, in two steps (title and abstract and full-text reading). DATA SYNTHESIS There were no cases of maternal mortality. The mean gestational age at delivery was of 35.6 ± 2.4 weeks in the intervention group, and of 37.4 ± 1.9 weeks among the controls (p < 0.01). Survival until 6 months of age was reported in 50% of the intervention group, and in 5.8% of the controls (p < 0.01; relative risk: 10.5; 95% confidence interval [95%CI]: 1.5-74.7). Severe postnatal pulmonary hypertension was found in 50% of the infants in the intervention group, and in 85.7% of controls (p = 0.02; relative risk: 0.6; 95%CI: 0.4-0.9). An analysis of the study indicated some concerns of risk of bias. The quality of evidence was considered moderate to low. CONCLUSION Current evidence is limited but suggests that FETO may be an effective intervention to improve perinatal outcomes.
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- Juliana da-Costa-Santos
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Campinas, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Campinas, SP, Brazil
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Grabski DF, Vavolizza RD, Roecker Z, Levin D, Swanson JR, McGahren ED, Gander JW. Reduction of post-operative opioid use in neonates following open congenital diaphragmatic hernia repairs: A quality improvement initiative. J Pediatr Surg 2022; 57:45-51. [PMID: 34686379 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2021.09.027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/26/2021] [Accepted: 09/08/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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BACKGROUND A limited number of post-operative opioid reduction strategies have been implemented in the neonatal population. Given the potential neurodevelopment effects of prolonged opioid use, we created a quality improvement initiative to reduce opioids in our NICU and evaluated the intervention in our CDH population. METHODS Our opioid reduction intervention was based on standing post-operative IV acetaminophen, standardizing post-surgical sign-out between the surgical, anesthesia and NICU teams and a series of education seminars with NICU providers on post-operative pain control management. A historical control was used to perform a retrospective cohort analysis of opioid prescribing patterns in addition to a utilizing process control charts to investigate time trends in prescribing patterns. RESULTS Forty-five children with CDH underwent an operation were included in our investigation- 18 in our pre-intervention cohort, 6 in a roll-out cohort and 21 in our post-intervention cohort. Each cohort was clinically similar. The intervention reduced total post-operative opioid use (morphine equivalents) from 82.2 (mg/kg) to 2.9 (mg/kg) in our post-intervention group (p < 0.0001). Our maximum Neonatal Pain and Agitation Sedation Score over the first 48 post-operative hours were equivalent (p = 0.827). Safety profiles were statistically equivalent. The opioid reduction intervention reduced post-operative intubation length from 156 to 44 h (p = 0.021). CONCLUSION A multi-tiered intervention can decrease opioid use in post-surgical neonates with complex surgical pathology including CDH. The intervention proposed in this investigation is safe and does not increase pain or sedation scores in neonates, while lessening post-operative intubation length. EVIDENCE LEVEL Level II.
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- David F Grabski
- Department of Surgery, University of Virginia School of Medicine, 1215 Lee St, Charlottesville, VA 22904, USA.
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- Department of Surgery, University of Virginia School of Medicine, 1215 Lee St, Charlottesville, VA 22904, USA
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- University of Virginia School of Medicine, Charlottesville, VA, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Surgery, University of Virginia School of Medicine, Charlottesville, VA, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Virginia School of Medicine, Charlottesville, VA, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Surgery, University of Virginia School of Medicine, Charlottesville, VA, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Surgery, University of Virginia School of Medicine, Charlottesville, VA, USA
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Valfré L, Conforti A, Morini F, Patel N, Bevilacqua F, Cianci MC, Bagolan P, Braguglia A. Unsolved problems in CDH follow-up. Front Pediatr 2022; 10:977354. [PMID: 36389367 PMCID: PMC9645578 DOI: 10.3389/fped.2022.977354] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/24/2022] [Accepted: 09/07/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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In patients affected by CDH, survival beyond the neonatal period continues to increase thanks to technological and pharmacological improvements. Conversely, patients, families and caregivers are more and more frequently facing "new" complex late comorbidities, including chronic pulmonary and cardiac dysfunctions, neurodevelopmental challenges, and specific nutritional requirements, that often require ongoing long-term medical or surgical care. Therefore, late morbidity is now a key focus in clinical care of CDH. The aims of this paper are to stress some of the most important "unsolved problems" for CDH patients at long-term follow-up.
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- Laura Valfré
- Neonatal Surgery Unit, Medical and Surgical Department of Fetus-Newborn-Infant, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital, IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Neonatal Surgery Unit, Medical and Surgical Department of Fetus-Newborn-Infant, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital, IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Neonatology, Royal Hospital for Children, Glasgow, United Kingdom
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- Unit of Clinical Psychology, Department of Neuroscience, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital, IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Neonatal Surgery Unit, Medical and Surgical Department of Fetus-Newborn-Infant, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital, IRCCS, Rome, Italy.,Department of Systems Medicine, University of Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy
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- Neonatal Intermediate Care Unit and Follow-Up, Medical and Surgical Department of Fetus-Newborn-Infant, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital, IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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Ibi K, Ogata S, Kondo K, Namai Y. Late-presenting congenital diaphragmatic hernia associated with poor weight gain. Pediatr Int 2022; 64:e14730. [PMID: 34637581 DOI: 10.1111/ped.14730] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/10/2021] [Revised: 03/18/2021] [Accepted: 04/02/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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- Kyosuke Ibi
- Department of Pediatrics, Ohta General Hospital Foundation, Ohta Nishinouchi Hospital, Fukushima, Japan
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Ohta General Hospital Foundation, Ohta Nishinouchi Hospital, Fukushima, Japan
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Ohta General Hospital Foundation, Ohta Nishinouchi Hospital, Fukushima, Japan
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- Department of Pediatrics, Ohta General Hospital Foundation, Ohta Nishinouchi Hospital, Fukushima, Japan
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The pediatric stomach - congenital abnormalities. Pediatr Radiol 2021; 51:2461-2469. [PMID: 34351495 DOI: 10.1007/s00247-021-05155-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2020] [Revised: 06/07/2021] [Accepted: 07/12/2021] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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Diagnostic imaging of the pediatric stomach often provides a challenge for practicing radiologists. Radiologists should be aware of relatively unusual congenital pathology, especially when imaging very young children with gastrointestinal symptoms. We review congenital pathology of the pediatric stomach.
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MR lung perfusion measurements in adolescents after congenital diaphragmatic hernia: correlation with spirometric lung function tests. Eur Radiol 2021; 32:2572-2580. [PMID: 34741621 PMCID: PMC8921025 DOI: 10.1007/s00330-021-08315-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2021] [Revised: 08/01/2021] [Accepted: 09/01/2021] [Indexed: 11/02/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To evaluate whether lung perfusion continues to be reduced in 10-year-old children after congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) and whether lung perfusion values correlate with spirometric lung function measurements. METHODS Fifty-four patients after CDH repair received dynamic contrast-enhanced (DCE) magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)-based lung perfusion measurements at the age of 10 years (10.2 ± 1.0 years). Additionally, a control group of 10 children has been examined according to the same protocol. Lung spirometry was additionally available in 43 patients of the CDH group. A comparison of ipsilateral and contralateral parameters was performed. RESULTS Pulmonary blood flow (PBF) was reduced on the ipsilateral side in CDH patients (60.4 ± 23.8 vs. 93.3 ± 16.09 mL/100 mL/min; p < 0.0001). In comparison to the control group, especially the ratio of ipsilateral to contralateral, PBF was reduced in CDH patients (0.669 ± 0.152 vs. 0.975 ± 0.091; p < 0.0001). There is a positive correlation between ipsilateral pulmonary blood flow, and spirometric forced 1-s volume (r = 0.45; p = 0.0024). CONCLUSIONS Pulmonary blood flow impairment persists during childhood and correlates with spirometric measurements. Without the need for ionizing radiation, MRI measurements seem promising as follow-up parameters after CDH. KEY POINTS • Ten-year-old children after congenital diaphragmatic hernia continue to show reduced perfusion of ipsilateral lung. • Lung perfusion values correlate with lung function tests after congenital diaphragmatic hernia.
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Developmental Pathways Underlying Lung Development and Congenital Lung Disorders. Cells 2021; 10:cells10112987. [PMID: 34831210 PMCID: PMC8616556 DOI: 10.3390/cells10112987] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2021] [Revised: 10/23/2021] [Accepted: 10/29/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Lung organogenesis is a highly coordinated process governed by a network of conserved signaling pathways that ultimately control patterning, growth, and differentiation. This rigorously regulated developmental process culminates with the formation of a fully functional organ. Conversely, failure to correctly regulate this intricate series of events results in severe abnormalities that may compromise postnatal survival or affect/disrupt lung function through early life and adulthood. Conditions like congenital pulmonary airway malformation, bronchopulmonary sequestration, bronchogenic cysts, and congenital diaphragmatic hernia display unique forms of lung abnormalities. The etiology of these disorders is not yet completely understood; however, specific developmental pathways have already been reported as deregulated. In this sense, this review focuses on the molecular mechanisms that contribute to normal/abnormal lung growth and development and their impact on postnatal survival.
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Falcão MC, Telles APA, Aguiar MLMD, Bigio JZD. Use of sildenafil in late postoperative period of congenital diaphragmatic hernia. J Bras Pneumol 2021; 47:e20210143. [PMID: 34495177 PMCID: PMC8979671 DOI: 10.36416/1806-3756/e20210143] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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- Mário Cícero Falcão
- . Departamento de Pediatria, Instituto da Criança - ICr - Hospital das Clínicas, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo (SP) Brasil
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- . Departamento de Pediatria, Instituto da Criança - ICr - Hospital das Clínicas, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo (SP) Brasil
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- . Departamento de Pediatria, Instituto da Criança - ICr - Hospital das Clínicas, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo (SP) Brasil
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- . Departamento de Pediatria, Instituto da Criança - ICr - Hospital das Clínicas, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo (SP) Brasil
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McGann KC, Arca MJ, Pulhamus M, Livingston MH. Left congenital diaphragmatic hernia and gastroschisis in a term male infant. BMJ Case Rep 2021; 14:14/7/e239181. [PMID: 34301696 DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2020-239181] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022] Open
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A term male infant was born to a healthy 24-year-old mother with antenatally diagnosed liver-up, left congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) and gastroschisis. The infant was stabilised in the neonatal intensive care unit and then underwent primary repair of the CDH via left subcostal incision and silo placement for the gastroschisis. Serial silo reductions were started postoperatively and umbilical flap closure for the gastroschisis was performed on day of life 6. The patient was weaned from respiratory support, started on enteral feeds, and discharged home at 1 month of age. He was weaned from supplemental nasogastric feeds by 6 weeks of age and is currently well and thriving at 11 months of age.
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- Kevin C McGann
- School of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, New York, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Surgery, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, New York, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Surgery, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, New York, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Surgery, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, New York, USA
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Demiri C, Mouravas V, Lambropoulos V, Kepertis C, Anastasiadis K, Spyridakis I. Right sided Bochdalek diaphragmatic hernia appeared as a life-threatening event in an infant: a case report. Pan Afr Med J 2021; 38:150. [PMID: 33912320 PMCID: PMC8052610 DOI: 10.11604/pamj.2021.38.150.28044] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2021] [Accepted: 02/04/2021] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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We report a case of a 5-month-old female infant who presented with a cardiorespiratory distress and shock. After thoracic computed tomography (CT) scan, a right sided Bochdalek hernia was diagnosed with massive herniation of the abdominal viscera causing mediastinal shift. The girl underwent emergency laparotomy, which confirmed the right sided diaphragmatic hernia with herniation of small bowel and colon. After reduction of herniated contents, the defect in the diaphragm was closed. The patient had an uneventful post-operative cause. This case demonstrates that an undiagnosed Bochdalek hernia can appear with such a severe, life-threatening and misleading presentation.
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- Charikleia Demiri
- Department of Paediatric Surgery, Medical School, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, General Hospital of "Papageorgiou", Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Department of Paediatric Surgery, Medical School, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, General Hospital of "Papageorgiou", Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Department of Paediatric Surgery, Medical School, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, General Hospital of "Papageorgiou", Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Department of Paediatric Surgery, Medical School, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, General Hospital of "Papageorgiou", Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Department of Paediatric Surgery, Medical School, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, General Hospital of "Papageorgiou", Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Department of Paediatric Surgery, Medical School, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, General Hospital of "Papageorgiou", Thessaloniki, Greece
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Buratti S, Lampugnani E, Faggiolo M, Buffoni I, Paladini D, De Tonetti G, Tuo G, Marasini M, Mattioli G, Moscatelli A. Delivery Room Intensive Care Unit: 5 Years' Experience in Assistance of High-Risk Newborns at a Referral Center. Front Pediatr 2021; 9:647690. [PMID: 33996690 PMCID: PMC8116560 DOI: 10.3389/fped.2021.647690] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2020] [Accepted: 02/16/2021] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Objective: The aim of the study is to describe a delivery room intensive care unit (DRICU) model and evaluate its effectiveness in preventing morbidity and mortality in high-risk newborns. Design: This retrospective case series includes all DRICU procedures performed from 2016 to 2020. Setting: Gaslini Children's Hospital is a major pediatric tertiary care center where high-risk pregnancies are centralized. The Neonatal and Pediatric Intensive Care Unit admits every year about 100 high-risk newborns. Patients: The selected patients are newborns at risk of critical conditions immediately after birth for respiratory or cardiovascular congenital disorders. Interventions: The perinatal plan is defined by the multidisciplinary team of Fetal and Perinatal Medicine. The DRICU procedure provides highly specialized care through a protocol that includes logistics, personnel, equipment, and clinical pathways. Main Outcome Measures: The primary outcome is the prevention of acute complications and mortality in the delivery room and early neonatal period. Results: From 2016 to 2020, 40 DRICU procedures were performed. The main prenatal diagnoses included congenital heart disease with a high risk of life-threatening events immediately after birth (38%), congenital diaphragmatic hernia (35%), and fetal hydrops/hydrothorax (23%). Mean gestational age was 35.9 weeks (range: 31-39), and mean birth weight was 2,740 grams (range: 1,480-3,920). DRICU assistance completed in all patients by neonatal intensivists included tracheal intubation and arterial and central venous cannulation; complex procedures such as ex-utero intrapartum technique and extracorporeal membrane oxygenation cannulation are described. No deaths nor severe acute complications occurred in the delivery room or in the immediate postnatal period. Conclusions: The outcome in critical newborns is potentially affected by planned assistance strategies and specialized competencies through the implementation of a DRICU protocol.
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- Silvia Buratti
- Neonatal and Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Department of Critical Care and Perinatal Medicine, Istituto di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico (IRCCS) Istituto Giannina Gaslini, Genova, Italy
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- Neonatal and Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Department of Critical Care and Perinatal Medicine, Istituto di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico (IRCCS) Istituto Giannina Gaslini, Genova, Italy
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- Neonatal and Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Department of Critical Care and Perinatal Medicine, Istituto di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico (IRCCS) Istituto Giannina Gaslini, Genova, Italy
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- Neonatal and Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Department of Critical Care and Perinatal Medicine, Istituto di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico (IRCCS) Istituto Giannina Gaslini, Genova, Italy
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- Fetal Medicine and Surgery Unit, Department of Critical Care and Perinatal Medicine, Istituto di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico (IRCCS) Istituto Giannina Gaslini, Genova, Italy
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- Obstetric Anesthesia, Department of Critical Care and Perinatal Medicine, Istituto di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico (IRCCS) Istituto Giannina Gaslini, Genova, Italy
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- Pediatric Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery, Department of Surgery, Istituto di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico (IRCCS) Istituto Giannina Gaslini, Genova, Italy
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- Pediatric Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery, Department of Surgery, Istituto di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico (IRCCS) Istituto Giannina Gaslini, Genova, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Neuroscienze, Riabilitazione, Oftalmologia, Genetica e Scienze Materno-Infantili, University of Genova, Genova, Italy.,Paediatric Surgery Unit, Department of Surgery, Istituto di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico (IRCCS) Istituto Giannina Gaslini, Genova, Italy
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- Neonatal and Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Department of Critical Care and Perinatal Medicine, Istituto di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico (IRCCS) Istituto Giannina Gaslini, Genova, Italy
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