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Predictors of gastroesophageal reflux in neonates with congenital diaphragmatic hernia

Abstract

PURPOSE: Gastroesophageal reflux (GER) is observed in 22% to 81% of neonates with congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH). The purpose of this study was to identify factors that may predict GER requiring fundoplication in neonates with CDH. METHODS: A retrospective chart review was performed on all neonates with CDH treated at our hospital from June 1997 to June 2005. Preoperative respiratory status, side of the CDH, and method of repair were …

Authors

Su W; Berry M; Puligandla PS; Aspirot A; Flageole H; Laberge J-M

Volume

42

Pagination

pp. 1639-1643

Publisher

Elsevier

Publication Date

10 2007

DOI

10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2007.05.016

Conference proceedings

Journal of Pediatric Surgery

Issue

10

ISSN

0022-3468