title: Optimal timing of congenital diaphragmatic hernia repair in infants on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation.
abstract: Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is a vital pre-operative adjunct for the stabilization of patients with severe congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) that develop cardiorespiratory failure. The optimal timing of diaphragmatic repair in patients with CDH that require ECMO remains controversial. This article offers a review of the data available addressing the risks and outcomes of patients who require ECMO support with regard to timing of repair.
authors: Children's Mercy Hospital and Clinics, Department of Surgery, Kansas City, Missouri 64108.
authors: Amita A
authors: AA
authors: Desai
authors: University of Wisconsin - Madison, Department of Surgery Madison, Wisconsin 53792.
authors: Daniel J
authors: DJ
authors: Ostlie
authors: Children's Mercy Hospital and Clinics, Department of Surgery, Kansas City, Missouri 64108. Electronic address: djuang@cmh.edu.
authors: David
authors: D
authors: Juang
mesh_terms: D003964:Diaphragm / Q000601:surgery; D015199:Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation; D065630:Hernias, Diaphragmatic, Congenital / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D012307:Risk Factors; D013997:Time Factors
keywords: Anti-fibrinolytic; Bleeding; Congenital diaphragmatic hernia; Extracorporeal