Eur J Pediatr Surg 2012; 22(05): 355-363
DOI: 10.1055/s-0032-1329411
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Surgical Techniques in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia

Francesco Morini
1   Neonatal Surgery Unit, Department of Medical and Surgical Neonatology, Bambino Gesù Children's Research Hospital, Rome, Italy
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Pietro Bagolan
1   Neonatal Surgery Unit, Department of Medical and Surgical Neonatology, Bambino Gesù Children's Research Hospital, Rome, Italy
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20. September 2012

21. September 2012

Publikationsdatum:
31. Oktober 2012 (online)

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Abstract

In congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH), surgery is considered the less controversial part of the treatment. However, surgical strategies for CDH are widely disparate and several surgical aspects are still being discussed. The aim of this review is to describe the current surgical treatment of CDH, examining its most controversial issues.