Feasibility of Non-invasive Neurally Adjusted Ventilator Assist After Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Repair

First reported use of noninvasive neurally adjusted ventilator assist (NIV-NAVA) as a weaning strategy in seven CDH infants post-repair, including complex cases requiring patch repair and ECMO support. All patients survived to discharge and one-year follow-up, challenging traditional concerns about NAVA use in diaphragmatic pathology.