Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
Abdominal organs move into the chest due to a hole in the diaphragm. It further, prevents the lung from growing normally due to the shifting of abdominal organs into the chest area.
Problems faced by the children with CDH
- Breathing problems at birth
- Blood vessels in the small lungs don't develop normally
- Pulmonary hypertension in the lungs
- Impact on the development of kidneys, the intestine and the brain
Congenital diaphragmatic hernia treatment in India
Fetal treatment of CDH: Fetal Endoscopic Tracheal Occlusion (FETO) is done for babies with severe CDH where the surgeons use a tiny fetoscope in the baby's trachea during the mid-second trimester.
Postnatal treatment of CDH: Severe breathing problems are one of the biggest risks associated with the congenital diaphragmatic hernia. The doctors start the treatment with the management of any degree of breathing distress by placing a breathing tube immediately after the birth. The repair process for CDH is started only when the baby's heart and lungs are stable.
Dr Shweta K Sharma's clinic is the home to India's best doctor for congenital diaphragmatic hernia treatment. From fetal diagnosis to counselling, postnatal surgical management and follow-up care, she can be relied on for everything.
To understand more about the Congenital diaphragmatic hernia and the right treatment, book an appointment with Dr Shweta K Sharma today.
