Article
The genetics of congenital diaphragmatic hernia.
Seminars in perinatology - 1 Apr 2005
Slavotinek Anne M
Abstract excerpt
Congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) is a common birth defect with a high mortality and morbidity. A clear understanding of the pathogenesis of CDH is critical for determining prognosis and planning treatment, but to date, information on the genetic etiology of both nonsyndromic and syndromic CDH is limited. This paper summarizes the current knowledge concerning the genes, syndromes, and chromosome aberrations...
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