Journal of pediatric surgery
Patch Repair Versus Flap Repair for Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
Asad Saulat Fatimi, Rafay Salman, Hadia Manal, Khizer Masroor Anns, Humza Thobani, Anam N Ehsan, Asad Gul Rao, Daniel Tahan, Timothy F Tirrell, Saleem Islam, Faraz A Khan
Published: 202610.1016/j.jpedsurg.2026.162919
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) often requires non-primary repair of large defects using either a prosthetic patch or an autologous muscle flap. However, their comparative effectiveness remains uncertain. We systematically reviewed…
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