Aim: To assess the effects of tracheal occlusion (TO) on lung mechanics in a sham controlled newborn rabbit model of CDH. Methods: On day 23/31, CDH was induced by ex-utero surgery. Controls received ...

Congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) is a dangerous malformation of the lungs and diaphragm that causes almost a third of affected babies to die from underdeveloped lungs. So far, there have been no ...

Hypoplasia refers to a lack of cells in an organ or tissue. It can cause a range of different symptoms depending on where in the body it occurs. It typically affects how tissues or organs function.