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Neurodevelopmental outcome in congenital diaphragmatic hernia survivors: role of ventilatory time

Francesca Bevilacqua1, Francesco Morini2, Antonio Zaccara3

  • 1Department of Neonatal Medicine and Surgery, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital, Rome, Italy.

Journal of Pediatric Surgery
|March 10, 2015
PubMed

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Ventilatory time (VT) is a key predictor of neurodevelopmental outcomes in congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) survivors. Longer VT indicates a higher risk for developmental delays, necessitating early intervention.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Surgery
  • Neonatology
  • Neurodevelopmental Outcomes

Background:

  • Congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) survivors face significant neurodevelopmental impairments.
  • Identifying early predictors of neurodevelopmental delay is crucial for timely intervention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the correlation between ventilatory time (VT) and short-term neurodevelopmental outcomes in infants with CDH.
  • To establish VT as a potential biomarker for identifying at-risk CDH survivors.

Main Methods:

  • A prospective longitudinal study included 42 CDH survivors.
  • Neurodevelopment was assessed at 6 and 12 months using the Bayley Scales of Infant and Toddler Development - 3rd Edition (BSID-III).
  • Receiver Operating Characteristic (ROC) curve analysis was employed to determine predictive values.

Main Results:

  • A significant inverse correlation was found between VT during initial hospitalization and neurodevelopmental scores at 6 and 12 months (p<0.0001).
  • VT thresholds of 13 days and 28 days predicted moderate (BSID-III <85) and severe (BSID-III <70) neurodevelopmental delay, respectively.
  • ROC analysis demonstrated high accuracy in predicting delays across mental and motor domains.

Conclusions:

  • Ventilatory time (VT) serves as a critical marker for identifying CDH survivors at risk of short-term neurodevelopmental delay.
  • Proactive follow-up and intervention therapy are recommended for all infants with VT exceeding 13 days.
Abstract

Keywords:
Congenital diaphragmatic herniaNeurodevelopmental outcomeVentilatory strategy

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