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Initial Hemodynamic Phenotypes and Clinical Trajectory in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia: A Pilot Study
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Initial Hemodynamic Phenotypes and Clinical Trajectory in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia: A Pilot Study

John T Wren Jr, Rachael M. Hyland and Patrick J. McNamara
The Journal of pediatrics, Vol.293, 115044
06/2026
DOI: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2026.115044
PMID: 41722811

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Abstract

To define clinically the initial (<24 hour) hemodynamic phenotypes (no/mild pulmonary hypertension [PH], pre-capillary PH, and post-capillary PH) in neonates with congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) by echocardiography, and to assess their relationship with clinical outcomes. This was a retrospective, single-center, observational study that included all neonates with CDH with an echocardiogram in the first 24 hours from 2018-2025. Phenotypes were categorized via an a priori-defined algorithm, characterized by clinical and echocardiography indices and were evaluated for association with mortality, need for extracorporeal life support (ECLS), and key clinical outcomes. Despite bidirectional atrial and/or ductal shunts in every echocardiogram (n=28), phenotype identification was feasible with 2 (7%) no/mild PH, 18 (64%) pre-capillary PH, and 8 (29%) post-capillary PH phenotype. There was no association between phenotype and mortality or ECLS; however, the post-capillary phenotype was associated with earlier mortality, decreased surgical repair, and mortality when exposed to inhaled nitric oxide. An algorithmic approach that includes early echocardiography can reliably identify hemodynamic phenotypes even in the presence of bidirectional shunts. Phenotypes may have distinct clinical trajectories in neonates with CDH.
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