Alexandra Dimmer, Madison Meehan, Sabrina Beauseigle, Louise Koclas, Katryn Paquette, Carolina Michel Macias, Shiran S Moore, Ana Sant'Anna, Adam Shapiro, Jessica Simoneau, Daniela Villegas Martinez, Gabriel Altit, Pramod Puligandla
BACKGROUND: While research indicates comparable quality of life (QOL) in congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) and healthy populations, the effect of CDH severity on patients' health perceptions remains unexplored. We aimed to assess QOL perception in CDH, hypothesising a decline correlated with increased disease severity. METHODS: In this prospective observational study, we analysed patients with CDH aged 5 years and above participating in a longitudinal outpatient programme...
April 8, 2024: Archives of Disease in Childhood