Fetal Surgery for Severe Left Diaphragmatic Hernia: A Cost-Effectiveness Analysis

A recent randomized trial highlighted the improved maternal and neonatal outcomes associated with fetoscopic endoluminal tracheal occlusion (FETO) surgical repair of severe left congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) over expectant care. Our goal was to demonstrate the cost-effectiveness of the FETO surgical strategy, accounting for infant survival to discharge from neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) and pregnancy complications.

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Source: American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology - December 23, 2021 Category: OBGYN Authors: Afsoon Ghafari-Saravi, Claire H. Packer, Sarina R. Chaiken, Uma Doshi, Aaron B. Caughey Tags: Poster Session IV Source Type: research