Hepatopulmonary Fusion: A Rare Variant of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia

Hepatopulmonary fusion (HPF), a rare anomaly associated with right congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH), is characterized by a fibrovascular fusion between herniated liver and lung parenchyma. We aimed to clarify patient characteristics, management strategies, and outcomes in HPF.

Source: Journal of Pediatric Surgery - November 6, 2019 Category: Surgery Authors: Dalya M. Ferguson, for the Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Study Group Source Type: research