Standardized reporting for congenital diaphragmatic hernia–an international consensus
KP Lally, RE Lasky, PA Lally, P Bagolan… - Journal of pediatric …, 2013 - Elsevier
Background/purpose Congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) remains a significant cause of
neonatal death. A wide spectrum of disease severity and treatment strategies makes
comparisons challenging. The objective of this study was to create a standardized reporting
system for CDH. Methods Data were prospectively collected on all live born infants with
CDH from 51 centers in 9 countries. Patients who underwent surgical correction had the
diaphragmatic defect size graded (A–D) using a standardized system. Other data known to …
neonatal death. A wide spectrum of disease severity and treatment strategies makes
comparisons challenging. The objective of this study was to create a standardized reporting
system for CDH. Methods Data were prospectively collected on all live born infants with
CDH from 51 centers in 9 countries. Patients who underwent surgical correction had the
diaphragmatic defect size graded (A–D) using a standardized system. Other data known to …