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Genetics of congenital diaphragmatic hernia.
Seminars in pediatric surgery - 1 May 2007
Scott Daryl A
Abstract excerpt
Congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) is a common structural birth defect that affects approximately 1 in 2500 live births. Although the exact etiology of most cases of CDH remains unknown, it is becoming increasingly clear that genetic factors play an important role in many cases of CDH. In this paper, we review critical findings in the areas of clinical and basic research that highlight the importance of...
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