<description>&lt;p&gt;This video provides a comprehensive overview of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernias (CDH), a significant birth defect. Dr. Paul Kingma from Cincinnati Children's discusses the incidence, prenatal assessment, and key factors influencing prognosis. The presentation highlights novel research using postnatal MRI, including Ultrashort Echo Time (UTE) MRI, to evaluate lung growth and vascular development, underscoring the critical role of nutrition and weight gain in improving respiratory outcomes for affected infants.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;For more information on the Fetal Care Center at CCHMC, click here: &lt;a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.cincinnatichildrens.org/service/f/fetal-care"&gt;https://www.cincinnatichildrens.org/service/f/fetal-care&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Stay Current in Pediatric Surgery

StayCurrent: Pediatric Surgery

Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernias (CDH): Improving Outcomes with Advanced Imaging & Nutrition

JUN 9, 20265 MIN
Stay Current in Pediatric Surgery

Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernias (CDH): Improving Outcomes with Advanced Imaging & Nutrition

JUN 9, 20265 MIN

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<p>This video provides a comprehensive overview of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernias (CDH), a significant birth defect. Dr. Paul Kingma from Cincinnati Children's discusses the incidence, prenatal assessment, and key factors influencing prognosis. The presentation highlights novel research using postnatal MRI, including Ultrashort Echo Time (UTE) MRI, to evaluate lung growth and vascular development, underscoring the critical role of nutrition and weight gain in improving respiratory outcomes for affected infants.</p><p></p><p>For more information on the Fetal Care Center at CCHMC, click here: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.cincinnatichildrens.org/service/f/fetal-care">https://www.cincinnatichildrens.org/service/f/fetal-care</a></p>