Long-term medical and psychosocial outcomes in congenital diaphragmatic hernia survivors

2019 ◽  
Vol 104 (8) ◽  
pp. 761-767 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jason K Tan ◽  
Georgia Banton ◽  
Corrado Minutillo ◽  
Graham L Hall ◽  
Andrew Wilson ◽  
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ObjectiveSurvival rates for congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) are increasing. The long-term outcomes of CDH survivors were compared with a healthy control group to assess the morbidity for guidance of antenatal counselling and long-term follow-up programmes.Participants and designParticipants born with CDH in Western Australia 1993–2008 were eligible with matched controls from the general population. Participants had comprehensive lung function tests, echocardiogram, low-dose chest CT scan and completed a Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ) and quality of life (QOL) questionnaire.Results34 matched case–control pairs were recruited. Demographic data between groups were similar. Cases were smaller at follow-up (weight Z-score of −0.2vs0.3; p=0.03; height Z-score of −0.3vs0.6; p=0.01). Cases had lower mean Z-scores for forced expiratory volume in 1 s (FEV1) (−1.49 vs −0.01; p=0.004), FEV1/forced vital capacity (−1.92 vs −1.2; p=0.009) and forced expiratory flow at 25-75% (FEF25-75) (−1.18vs0.23; p=0.007). Cases had significantly worse respiratory mechanics using forced oscillation technique. Subpleural triangles architectural distortion, linear opacities and scoliosis on chest CT were significantly higher in cases. Prosthetic patch requirement was associated with worse lung mechanics and peak cough flow. Cases had significantly higher rates of gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD) and GORD medication usage. Developmental delay was significantly higher in cases. More cases had a total difficulties score in the high to very high range (25% vs 0%, p=0.03) on the SDQ and reported lower objective QOL scores (70.2 vs 79.8, p=0.02).ConclusionSurvivors of CDH may have significant adverse long-term medical and psychosocial issues that would be better recognised and managed in a multidisciplinary clinic.

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Timm Stoll-Dannenhauer ◽  
Gregor Schwab ◽  
Katrin Zahn ◽  
Thomas Schaible ◽  
Lucas Wessel ◽  
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AbstractEmphysema-like-change of lung is one aspect of lung morbidity in children after congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH). This study aims to evaluate if the extent of reduced lung density can be quantified through pediatric chest CT examinations, if side differences are present and if emphysema-like tissue is more prominent after CDH than in controls. Thirty-seven chest CT scans of CDH patients (mean age 4.5 ± 4.0 years) were analyzed semi-automatically and compared to an age-matched control group. Emphysema-like-change was defined as areas of lung density lower than − 950 HU in percentage (low attenuating volume, LAV). A p-value lower than 0.05 was regarded as statistically significant. Hypoattenuating lung tissue was more frequently present in the ipsilateral lung than the contralateral side (LAV 12.6% vs. 5.7%; p < 0.0001). While neither ipsilateral nor contralateral lung volume differed between CDH and control (p > 0.05), LAV in ipsilateral (p = 0.0002), but not in contralateral lung (p = 0.54), was higher in CDH than control. It is feasible to quantify emphysema-like-change in pediatric patients after CDH. In the ipsilateral lung, low-density areas are much more frequently present both in comparison to contralateral and to controls. Especially the ratio of LAV ipsilateral/contralateral seems promising as a quantitative parameter in the follow-up after CDH.


2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (5) ◽  
pp. 1366
Author(s):  
Natasha L. Vageriya ◽  
Rasik Shah ◽  
Shivaji B. Mane ◽  
Taha Daginawala ◽  
Prathamesh More

Background: The objective of the study was to find out incidence of long term complications in congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) survivors in a developing nation with limited facilities.Methods: A retrospective study was done on patients who underwent CDH repair at our institution from 2012 to 2019. 71 patients were identified of these 55 patients operated in neonatal age were considered. After applying exclusion criteria 42 patients included in the study were then divided in 2 groups. Group 1 (26 patients): neonates requiring ventilation within 6 hrs of birth and group 2 (16 patients): not requiring ventilation or intubated after 6hrs of birth. Data from medical records were supplemented by a questionnaire regarding perceived physical function and medical follow up till date. Respiratory, central nervous, musculoskeletal and gastrointestinal systems were concentrated upon and questionnaire set. These were then compared with respect to their long term outcomes. Also, overall incidence of these in the two groups combined was noted compared with other studies.Results: On comparing these 2 groups incidence of long term complications was found more in group 1; however on statistical analysis difference was not significant. As also incidence of individual long term complications in all patients together were identical or lower than in other published series. Mortality in our study was 8 of 49 neonates which was 17% of all patients presenting with CDH or born at our centre.Conclusions: Despite the growing population of CDH survivors the morbidity is not very significant and most patients lead a normal average active life.


2020 ◽  
Vol 44 (1) ◽  
pp. 151171 ◽  
Author(s):  
Laura E. Hollinger ◽  
Terry L. Buchmiller

2005 ◽  
Vol 40 (12) ◽  
pp. 1833-1838 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shinkichi Kamata ◽  
Noriaki Usui ◽  
Masahumi Kamiyama ◽  
Yuko Tazuke ◽  
Keisuke Nose ◽  
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2021 ◽  
Vol 267 ◽  
pp. 243-250
Author(s):  
Cody J. Tragesser ◽  
Niloufar Hafezi ◽  
Michelle Kitsis ◽  
Troy A. Markel ◽  
Brian W. Gray

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