The co-occurrence of congenital diaphragmatic hernia, esophageal atresia/tracheoesophageal fistula, and lung hypoplasia

200420 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Dick Tibboel · Erasmus MC - Sophia Children’s Hospital

Claudine P. Torfs · Public Health Institute

Abstract

Several genetic and environmental factors could affect the significant co-occurrence of the defects. Future studies should include storage of patients' biological materials for DNA analysis, karyotyping, and environmental exposure evaluation.

Topics & Keywords

Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Studies Esophageal and GI Pathology Congenital Anomalies and Fetal Surgery

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Birth Defects Research Part A Clinical and Molecular Teratology

Volume 73, Issue 1, pp. 53-57

DOI: 10.1002/bdra.20098

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