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Genetic profile of isolated congenital diaphragmatic hernia revealed by targeted next-generation sequencing.
Prenatal diagnosis - 1 Aug 2018
Kammoun Molka, Souche Erika, Brady Paul, Ding Jia, Cosemans Nele, Gratacos Eduard, Devriendt Koen, Eixarch Elisenda, Deprest Jan, Vermeesch Joris Robert
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BACKGROUND: Congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) is characterized by a defective closure of the diaphragm occurring as an isolated defect in 60% of cases. Lung size, liver herniation, and pulmonary circulation are major prognostic indices. Isolated CDH genetics is heterogeneous and poorly understood. Whether genetic lesions are also outcome determinants has never been explored. OBJECTIVES: To identify isolated...
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