ORIGINAL RESEARCH
The use of implants for surgical treatment of congenital diaphragmatic hernia in newborns
1 Department of Pediatric Surgery, Pediatric Faculty,
Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University, Moscow, Russia
2 Department of Thoracic Surgery,
N. F. Filatov Pediatric City Hospital No. 13, Moscow, Russia
3 Department of Neonatal Surgery,
N. F. Filatov Pediatric City Hospital No. 13, Moscow, Russia
Correspondence should be addressed: Olga Mokrushina
ul. Ostrovityanova, d. 1, Moscow, Russia, 117997; ur.xednay@anihsurkom
Congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) is an absolute indication for surgical treatment. In case of extensive defects of the diaphragm, such as diaphragmatic aplasia, the use of implants is required. So far, there is no unanimous opinion on the type of the implant. The article presents a comparative analysis of treatment of 40 newborns with left pseuso-CDH. All patients received thoracoscopic repair of the diaphragmatic cupula. The patients were divided into two groups according to the type of the implant: 16 newborns received Ecoflon synthetic implants (Ecoflon Scientific and Production Complex, Russia) and 24 newborns received Permacol biologic implants (Tissue Science Laboratories, UK). The study demonstrated superiority of the biologic implant. The use of this type of material allowed for the repair of the diaphragm and ensured a long-term positive outcome. In our opinion, the use of the biologic implant prevents inflammation in the area of repair and decreases relapse rates in patients with extensive diaphragmatic defects.