Evaluating the utility of the "late ECMO repair": a congenital diaphragmatic hernia study group investigation
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In brief
In brief
This multi-center study examines optimal timing for CDH repair in ECMO-supported patients. Findings demonstrate that patients stable enough for decannulation have extremely low rates of requiring return to ECMO or mortality post-repair, suggesting repair should be delayed until after ECMO discontinuation rather than performed on-ECMO to avoid unnecessary procedural risks.
Written by the GCMD Library team from the article.
The rate of return to ECMO and death following CDH repair is extremely low and does not justify the risks inherent to "on-ECMO" repair. Patients stable to come off ECMO should undergo repair after decannulation.
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