It has been a phenomenal year here at CDH International (formerly CHERUBS)! From almost closing our doors in April to becoming a Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Research powerhouse, what an incredible journey it has been. We are breaking records, knocking down doors and making an enormous difference in the fight against CDH on a global level. …

Fetal structural anomalies are found in up to 3% of all pregnancies and ultrasound-based screening has been an integral part of routine prenatal care for decades. The prenatal detection of fetal anomalies allows for optimal perinatal management, providing expectant parents with opportunities for additional imaging, genetic testing, and the provision of information regarding prognosis and …

Morgagni hernias are a rare form of congenital diaphragmatic hernia, accounting for 2%-3% of cases. The presence of a simultaneous Morgagni hernia and paraesophageal hernia (PEH) is even more rare, with only a few reported cases in the surgical literature. Herein we discuss a robotic-assisted surgical approach to the repair of simultaneous Morgagni hernia and PEH …

There is little consensus on optimal management for congenital diaphragmatic hernia extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (CDH ECMO) patients. Meaningful comparisons of the various approaches have been limited due to the low number of cases in institutions. In addition, the multidisciplinary reliance and rigid institutional framework of ECMO serve to further limit exposure to alternative practices. The …

Comment on “Lung and Liver growth and retinoic acid status in human fetuses with congenital diaphragmatic hernia”. Read the study in its entirety here: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29239744 You can also visit our CDH Research Library at https://cdhboards.org/vblinklist.php.

Vitamin A status in human fetuses with congenital diaphragmatic hernia: (Author reply to comment by Rocke AW and Clugston RD).   Read the study in its entirety here: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29239745   You can also visit our CDH Research Library at https://cdhboards.org/vblinklist.php.

Congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) is associated with Simpson-Golabi-Behmel syndrome (SGBS), but few cases diagnosed prenatally have been reported. The aim of this series is to highlight the association of non-isolated CDH with SGBS type I on prenatal ultrasound and emphasize the importance of genetic testing, fetal autopsy and family history in confirming this diagnosis.   …

The last annual CHERUBS Conference took place in July, 2017 in Salt Lake City Utah and was attended by over 100 people.   The next conference to be held in the United States will be in 2019 and called the CDHi Family Conference.  Location to be announced soon.   European families can attend the ACDHO …

PRESS RELEASE: For immediate release   New Organization Leads the Way in CDH Research     20 year old charity expands to raise survival rates for birth defect.   WAKE FOREST, N.C. – July 7, 2017: The Association of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Research, Awareness, and Support – CHERUBS – is undergoing an organizational restructuring and …