Congenital diaphragmatic eventration: Should we maintain surgical treatment? A retrospective multicentric cohort study.

In brief

This French multicenter retrospective study examines treatment approaches for congenital diaphragmatic eventration in children, comparing surgical intervention versus conservative management. The research evaluates clinical characteristics and outcomes to inform optimal treatment strategies for this rare diaphragm disorder.

• Congenital diaphragmatic eventration can be managed surgically or conservatively in pediatric patients.
• French multicenter data provides comparative outcomes between surgical repair and observation strategies.
• Treatment decision-making requires understanding patient characteristics and long-term outcomes in CDE.

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