Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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4292720 | Journal of the American College of Surgeons | 2013 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
In patients with both CDH and EA, survival is significantly lower than other patients with CDH, but not uniformly lethal, therefore, intent to treat is a viable approach. Although the association of CDH with EA has a substantial impact on survival, it is the presence of low birth weight, cardiac and chromosomal abnormalities, surfactant use, and larger defects-and not the mere presence of EA-that influences the outcomes of this unique cohort.
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Authors
Offir MD, Victor M. MA, Jay M. MD, FACS, Terry L. MD, FACS,