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CDH is a birth defect of the diaphragm that allows abdominal organs to enter the chest cavity, affecting lung development and function. It is a life-threatening condition that can be diagnosed before or after birth and requires intensive treatment and monitoring.
EXIT procedure is a specialized surgical delivery for babies with airway compression caused by rare congenital disorders. It involves partially delivering the baby while keeping it attached to the placenta and securing the airway before full delivery.
Bochdalek hernia is a rare congenital abnormality in which abdominal organs enter the chest cavity through a diaphragm opening. It can cause breathing difficulties, cyanosis, and lung compression in infants, and may require surgery or ECMO.
ECMO is a machine that pumps your blood and adds oxygen to it when your heart and lungs can’t. Learn when ECMO is used, the risks, and the survival rate to discharge or transfer.
A diaphragmatic hernia occurs when abdominal organs move into the chest through a defect in the diaphragm. Learn about the types, risk factors, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of ...
ECMO is a treatment that adds oxygen to your blood and pumps it through your body. It can help your heart or lungs or both when they can't do their job. Learn how it works, when you might need it ...
Learn about the physical, behavioral, and social milestones your baby will reach from birth to 12 months. See examples of skills, sounds, expressions, and behaviors to watch for each month.
Learn what to expect before, during, and after getting dental implants, from consultation to recovery. See how implants are placed, heal, and connected to artificial teeth.