title: Postdischarge follow-up of infants with congenital diaphragmatic hernia.
abstract: Infants with congenital diaphragmatic hernia often require intensive treatment after birth, have prolonged hospitalizations, and have other congenital anomalies. After discharge from the hospital, they may have long-term sequelae such as respiratory insufficiency, gastroesophageal reflux, poor growth, neurodevelopmental delay, behavior problems, hearing loss, hernia recurrence, and orthopedic deformities. Structured follow-up for these patients facilitates early recognition and treatment of these complications. In this report, follow-up of infants with congenital diaphragmatic hernia is outlined.
authors.forename: Kevin P
authors.initials: KP
authors.lastname: Lally
authors.forename: William
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Engle
mesh_terms: D000359:Aftercare / Q000379:methods; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003266:Continuity of Patient Care; D003422:Critical Care; D002658:Developmental Disabilities / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology; D015199:Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D005764:Gastroesophageal Reflux / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology; D006548:Hernia, Diaphragmatic / Q000401:mortality* / Q000628:therapy; D065630:Hernias, Diaphragmatic, Congenital; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007363:Intensive Care Units, Neonatal; D008134:Long-Term Care; D008297:Male; D010351:Patient Discharge / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D012131:Respiratory Insufficiency / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology; D018570:Risk Assessment; D012720:Severity of Illness Index; D015996:Survival Rate; D013997:Time Factors