Additional problems that may accompany CDH

These are some of the more common issues associated with a diagnosis of CDH. Some occur during pregnancy and others occur after birth. This list is by no means comprehensive, just a sampling of possible additional problems.

Polyhydraminos (pregnancy)

Pre-eclampsia (pregnancy)

Pre-term labor (pregnancy)

Chromosomal abnormalities (between 5 to 16%)

Developmental delays

Edwards syndrome

Feeding issues

Fryn’s syndrome

Hearing loss (most commonly associated with placement on ECMO)

Heart defects

Hydrops

Kidney problems

Long-term digestive problems

Long-term respiratory problems

Missing limbs

Pectus excavatum

Scoliosis

Severe reflux