Early surgical complications after congenital diaphragmatic hernia repair by thoracotomy vs. laparotomy: A bicentric comparison

The surgical strategy for congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) repair remains debated and mainly depends on the training and preference of the surgeon. Our aim was to evaluate the occurrence and nature of surgical reinterventions within the first year of life, following repair through thoracotomy as compared to laparotomy.

Source: Journal of Pediatric Surgery - January 27, 2020 Category: Surgery Authors: Felix De Bie, Etienne Suply, Tom Verbelen, Stijn Vanstraelen, Anne Debeer, Kate Cross, Joe Curry, Willy Coosemans, Jan Deprest, Paolo De Coppi, Herbert Decaluw é Source Type: research