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. Author manuscript; available in PMC: 2011 Apr 8.
Published in final edited form as: J Pediatr Surg. 2009 Jun;44(6):1173–1180. doi: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2009.02.043

Table 1.

Classification of morbidity in neonates with CDH

Gastrointestinal Neurologic

Gastroesophageal reflux – medically treated Seizures
Gastroesophageal reflux – surgically treated Visual impairment / retinopathy
Feeding intolerance – gastrostomy tube Hearing impairment
Feeding intoleratnce – jejunostomy tube Cognitive / behavioral deficit
Feeding intolerance – gastrojejunostomy tube Motor deficit
Other gastrointestinal problem requiring treatment Other neurologic problem requiring treatment

Respiratory Cardiovascular

Home oxygen requirement Pulmonary hypertension requiring medication
Asthma Arrhythmias
Recurrent URI / pneumonia Systemic hypertension requiring medication
Other respiratory problem requiring treatment Cardiac anomaly requiring medication or surgery
Other cardiovascular problem requiring treatment

Renal Miscellaneous / Other Morbidity

Elevated creatinine
Dialysis dependent
Other renal problem requiring treatment