*Edited by Eleanor Molloy*

Congenital Diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) occurs in approximately 1 in every 2,500 births and the cause is yet unknown. In CDH the diaphragm fails to form correctly, allowing herniation of the abdominal contents into the thoracic cavity and results in pulmonary hypolplasia. This book describes the embryology, genetics, antenatal diagnosis, management, associated congenital anomalies and long-term outcomes of children with CDH. It is a valuable up-to-date reference for pediatricians, neonatologists and allied health professionals who care for children with CDH.

ISBN 978-953-51-0670-8

Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia - Prenatal to Childhood Management and Outcomes

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## Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Prenatal to Childhood Management and Outcomes

*Edited by Eleanor Molloy*

**CONGENITAL** 

**MANAGEMENT** 

Edited by **Eleanor Molloy** 

**AND OUTCOMES** 

**DIAPHRAGMATIC HERNIA –** 

**PRENATAL TO CHILDHOOD** 

## **CONGENITAL DIAPHRAGMATIC HERNIA – PRENATAL TO CHILDHOOD MANAGEMENT AND OUTCOMES**

Edited by **Eleanor Molloy** 

http://dx.doi.org/10.5772/1176 Edited by Eleanor Molloy

#### **Contributors**

Eleanor J Molloy, Kathryn Armstrong, Orla Franklin, Alex Sandro Rolland Souza, Man Mohan Harjai, Fischer, Alexandros Kotis, Panagiotis Tsikouris, Philippos Lisgos, Stylianos Karatapanis, Eleni Tsiopanou, Milind Joshi, Bahig Shehata, Jenny Lin, Issahar Ben-Dov, Jennifer Benjamin, C. Michael Cotten, Constantin Sylvius Von Kaisenberg, Gabriele Starker, Ismini Staboulidou, Cornelia Beck, Konstantin Miller, Hany Aly, Hesham Elsayed Abdel-Hady

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