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Multidisciplinary long-term follow-up of congenital diaphragmatic hernia: a growing trend
1Department of Surgery, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, MA, USA.
Seminars in Fetal & Neonatal Medicine
|October 13, 2014
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Long term follow-up care is increasingly important for congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) patients. This review examines the growing trend of multidisciplinary care for CDH survivors.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Surgery
- Neonatology
- Developmental Pediatrics
Background:
- Congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) is a serious birth defect.
- Survivors often face complex, long-term health issues.
- Current care models are evolving.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the literature on long-term follow-up for CDH.
- To highlight the trend towards multidisciplinary care approaches.
Main Methods:
- Systematic literature search.
- Analysis of studies focusing on outcomes and care models for CDH.
Main Results:
- Evidence supports the need for specialized, long-term follow-up.
- Multidisciplinary teams improve management of CDH-related comorbidities.
- Growing consensus on the benefits of integrated care.
Conclusions:
- A multidisciplinary, long-term follow-up strategy is essential for optimizing outcomes in congenital diaphragmatic hernia survivors.
- This approach addresses the complex and evolving needs of these patients.
Abstract:
This literature review discusses the growing trend toward multidisciplinary long term follow-up for congenital diaphragmatic hernia.
