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[Diaphragmatic hernia and diaphragm rupture in infancy and childhood]
Insights
This study reviewed 32 pediatric patients with diaphragmatic hernias, excluding newborns. Surgical abdominal repair was the primary treatment, with a mortality rate of 9.4% due to complications.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Surgery
- Thoracic Surgery
- Congenital Abnormalities
Background:
- Diaphragmatic hernia is a congenital defect impacting infant and child health.
- Surgical intervention is crucial for managing diaphragmatic hernias.
- This study focuses on non-newborn pediatric cases.
Observation:
- The study included 32 pediatric patients (5 months to 10 years) with diaphragmatic hernias.
- Congenital hernias accounted for 27 cases, while 5 were traumatic.
- The abdominal approach was the predominant surgical method.
Findings:
- Surgical treatment was performed in 31 of the 32 patients.
- Mortality occurred in 3 patients (9.4%), with 2 deaths from postoperative complications.
- The study highlights surgical outcomes in a specific pediatric age group.
Implications:
- The findings offer insights into surgical management and outcomes for pediatric diaphragmatic hernias.
- Understanding outcomes in older infants and children is vital for surgical planning.
- Further research may explore factors influencing postoperative complications and mortality.
Abstract:
The article reports on experiences at the Clinic of Paediatric Surgery with 32 infants and school children with diaphragmatic hernia or rupture. The children were between 5 months and 10 years old. Newborn were excluded from the study. 27 hernias were congenital, whereas 5 were traumatically conditioned. Treatment was surgical and almost exclusively via the abdominal approach. Three children died, one of them before surgery, two from postoperative complications.