"Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia: Prenatal to Childhood Management and Outcomes" ed. by Eleanor Molloy

This book describes the embryology, genetics, antenatal diagnosis, management, associated congenital anomalies and long-term outcomes of children with Congenital Diaphragmatic hernia (CDH). It is a valuable up-to-date reference for pediatricians, neonatologists and allied health professionals who care for children with CDH.

Congenital Diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) occurs in approximately 1 in every 2,500 births and the cause is yet unknown. In CDH the diaphragm fails to form correctly, allowing herniation of the abdominal contents into the thoracic cavity and results in pulmonary hypolplasia.

Contents
Preface
Section 1 Pre and Perinatal Issues in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
1 Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia with Emphasis on Embryology, Subtypes, and Molecular Genetics
2 Diaphragmatic Para lysis - Symptoms, Evaluation. Therapy and Outcome
3 Evidence-Based Prenatal Management in Cases of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
Section 2 Diagnosis and Investigation of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
4 Rare Congenital Diaphragmatic Defects
5 Genetics of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
6 Diagnosis of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia (CDH)
Section 3 Management of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
7 Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia and Associated Anomalies
8 Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia and Congenital Heart Disease
9 Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia: State of the Art Reconstruction- Biologies Versus Synthetics
Section 4 Outcomes for Children with Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
10 Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Survivors: Outcomes in Infancy, Childhood and Adolescence
11 Predictors of Mortality and Morbidity in Infants with CDH