Having a child with Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia can be scary for parents, even after the initial repair surgery and NICU stay. Truth is that when our babies graduate from the NICU, our journey isn't over. Just because they repaired the hernia, doesn't mean it can't happen again. It's better to know the signs and symptoms in advance so you can recognize them in your child.
Signs and Symptoms of reherniation may include:
*Difficulty breathing
*Fast breathing
*Fast heart rate
*Cyanosis (blue skin color)
*Feeling sick
*Throwing up frequently, including green bile
*Refusal to eat
*Lethargic
*Fever
*Black tar like stool
*Retching
*Pain
Keep in mind that each child is different and may or may not have any of the above listed symptoms. The severity of the symptoms also depends on the severity of the herniation. Always seek medical attention if your concerned your CDHer may have herniated. Contact your CDH specialist team, pediatrician or take them to ER for X-rays. Always follow up with your pediatrician.
41% of hernia's that were repaired using a patch will require surgery to replace the patch within the first 3 years. As your child grows, the patch will have to be replaced with a bigger one since it doesn't grow with your child. Your child with a patch repair may or may not have any of the symptoms listed above.
Signs and Symptoms of reherniation may include:
*Difficulty breathing
*Fast breathing
*Fast heart rate
*Cyanosis (blue skin color)
*Feeling sick
*Throwing up frequently, including green bile
*Refusal to eat
*Lethargic
*Fever
*Black tar like stool
*Retching
*Pain
Keep in mind that each child is different and may or may not have any of the above listed symptoms. The severity of the symptoms also depends on the severity of the herniation. Always seek medical attention if your concerned your CDHer may have herniated. Contact your CDH specialist team, pediatrician or take them to ER for X-rays. Always follow up with your pediatrician.
41% of hernia's that were repaired using a patch will require surgery to replace the patch within the first 3 years. As your child grows, the patch will have to be replaced with a bigger one since it doesn't grow with your child. Your child with a patch repair may or may not have any of the symptoms listed above.
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Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Repair
Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Patch Repair
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