Department of Pediatric Surgery Reports Findings in Down Syndrome (Recurrence of anterior congenital diaphragmatic hernia after laparoscopic repair in children).

A study conducted in Marseille, France, examined the recurrence of anterior congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) after laparoscopic repair in children, with a specific focus on those with Down syndrome. The study found that laparoscopic repair without a patch was a safe and effective surgical approach for children with anterior CDH. However, the recurrence rate was higher in patients with Down syndrome and when absorbable sutures were used. The researchers recommend considering the use of a non-absorbable prosthetic patch in cases involving Down syndrome or previous cardiac surgery. [Extracted from the article]