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01-02-2015 | Original Article

Thoracoscopic repair of congenital diaphragmatic hernia: two centres’ experience with 60 patients

Authors: J. S. Huang, C. T. Lau, W. Y. Wong, Q. Tao, Kenneth K. Y. Wong, P. K. H. Tam

Published in: Pediatric Surgery International | Issue 2/2015

Abstract

Introduction

Congenital diaphragmatic hernia is a potentially life-threatening neonatal condition which required surgical intervention. With the advances in endosurgical instruments and techniques, thoracoscopic approach is gaining popularity as a standard procedure in the treatment of this condition. In this study, we reviewed our two centres’ experience with thoracoscopic repair of congenital diaphragmatic hernia in recent years.

Methods

All patients who underwent thoracoscopic repair of congenital diaphragmatic hernia between 2010 and 2013 at the two tertiary referral centres were identified. Medical records were retrospectively reviewed. Data including patients’ demographics, peri-operative outcomes, length of hospitalisation and post-operative complications were extracted and analysed.

Results

60 patients were identified over the study period, with 46 males and 14 females. 48 patients received operation within the first 7 days of life. There were seven patients with delayed presentation and were operated after 1 month old. The average body weight was 3.03 kg. Left-sided hernia was more prevalent (n = 50). The mean operative time was 88.5 min (range 31–194 min). No conversion to open thoracotomy or laparotomy was required in any of the patients. All patients except one were intubated and paralysed in neonatal intensive care units for at least 3 days after operation. Average hospital stay was 14.6 days. There was no mortality in this series. There were five recurrences, one being the patient without post-operative paralysis, and the others with deficient posterior muscle rim. No musculoskeletal deformity was noted on follow-up examination.

Conclusion

Thoracoscopic repair of congenital diaphragmatic hernia can be performed safely in specialised centres. The post-operative recovery and cosmesis are excellent. Diaphragmatic hernia with large defect remains a challenge for surgeons.

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Title: Thoracoscopic repair of congenital diaphragmatic hernia: two centres’ experience with 60 patients
Authors: J. S. Huang
C. T. Lau
W. Y. Wong
Q. Tao
Kenneth K. Y. Wong
P. K. H. Tam
Publication date: 01-02-2015
Publisher: Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Published in: Pediatric Surgery International / Issue 2/2015
Print ISSN: 0179-0358
Electronic ISSN: 1437-9813
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00383-014-3645-0

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Thoracoscopic repair of congenital diaphragmatic hernia: two centres’ experience with 60 patients

Abstract

Introduction

Methods

Results

Conclusion

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Introduction

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Results

Conclusion

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