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Self-assessed physical health among children with congenital diaphragmatic hernia.

Self-assessed physical health among children with congenital diaphragmatic hernia.

Authors :
Öst, Elin
Joelsson, Maria
Burgos, Carmen
Frenckner, Björn
Öst, Elin
Joelsson, Maria Öjmyr
Burgos, Carmen Mesas
Frenckner, Björn
Source :
Pediatric Surgery International. May2016, Vol. 32 Issue 5, p493-503. 11p.
Publication Year :
2016

Abstract

<bold>Purpose: </bold>The aim of this long-term follow-up study was to investigate the current self assessed physical health in a CDH birth cohort at a single center.<bold>Methods: </bold>Between 1990 and 2009, 195 children born with CDH were treated at Astrid Lindgren Children's Hospital. The primary survival rate was 85 %, and in 2010, 78 % were still alive. Data from medical records were supplemented by a questionnaire consisting of questions about perceived physical function. Patients were divided into groups according to time for intubation and need for extracorporeal membrane oxygenation.<bold>Results: </bold>Children born with CDH reported themselves to be having greater problems with asthma, developmental delay, seizure disorder, poor vision, and scoliosis in comparison with normal Swedish children. They also described a sense of having less strength and becoming breathless more often than healthy friends. Symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux and abdominal pain were also reported.<bold>Conclusions: </bold>The majority of the children perceived their physical health as being overall good, but there was an increase of reported symptoms correlating with the severity of the malformation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
01790358
Volume :
32
Issue :
5
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Pediatric Surgery International
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
114605878
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00383-016-3879-0