Pediatric Quality of Life Post Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Repair: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
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This systematic review synthesizes parent- and child-reported quality of life data for pediatric patients following surgical repair of congenital diaphragmatic hernia. The meta-analysis provides quantitative evidence on long-term functional and psychosocial outcomes in CDH survivors, informing clinical counseling and follow-up care strategies.
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- - Children with CDH show measurably reduced QoL compared to healthy peers across multiple validated assessment tools. - Parent-reported QoL scores are consistently lower than child self-reports, suggesting parental awareness of ongoing challenges. - Physical functioning domains show the most significant impairment in CDH survivors versus normative populations. - Long-term QoL deficits persist beyond infancy, requiring ongoing multidisciplinary follow-up into childhood and adolescence. - Standardized QoL assessment should be integrated into CDH survivor care protocols to identify intervention needs early.
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How to cite: GlobalCastMD. Pediatric Quality of Life Post Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Repair: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.. GlobalCastMD Medical Library. 2026-01-28. https://library.globalcastmd.com/article/11425
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