Thoracoscopic Patch Repair of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia: Can Smaller Incisions Treat Larger Defects?
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Nikhil R. Shah, Cory N. Criss, Keerthi Burgi, Niki Matusko, James D. Geiger, Erin E. Perrone, George B. Mychaliska, Matthew W. Ralls
Topic overview
Thoracoscopic CDH repair is increasingly performed for Type A and small Type B defects that are amenable to primary repair. However, the thoracoscopic approach is controversial for larger defects necessitating a patch due to technical complexity, intraoperative acidosis, and recurrence risk. We aim to compare clinical outcomes between thoracoscopic and open patch repair of Type B/C defects, using a standardized technique.
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