CHOP's team of clinical coordinators, social workers, child life specialists and psychologists works together to ensure families carrying a baby with CDH feel mentally and emotionally supported every step of the way.

At the Center for Fetal Diagnosis and Treatment, we believe one of the most important elements of care is careful diagnostic testing and interpretation of results.

Continuity of care from a skilled team is critically important for babies born with Congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH). Knowing this, eight years ago, CHOP created the Neonatal Surgical Team.

CDH is a complex and challenging anomaly. CHOP is one of only a few U.S. hospitals offering comprehensive care of this condition for both mother and baby.

Read the case study of a 32-year-old woman who was referred to CHOP at 23 weeks' gestation for a cystic lung mass detected on routine screening obstetrical ultrasound examination at 21 weeks' gestation.

The role of the anesthesiologist is to maintain patient safety and comfort while facilitating the planned surgical procedure. Learn about the intricate work involved with administering anesthesia for patients with congenital lung lesions.

At the Center for Fetal Research an area of great interest involves genetic manipulation of lung development via viral-vector gene therapy.

At the Center for Fetal Diagnosis and Treatment, women with a suspected lung lesion undergo a day of testing using the most advanced diagnostic equipment to evaluate the fetal chest. The expertise of our imaging team frequently leads to additional findings and may significantly alter the initial diagnosis.

Check out the National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases (NCIRD) bulletin, which highlights trends in respiratory infections. The December 2024 bulletin focused on COVID-19 vaccination rates in adults.

Find new and updated resources, including “Infectious Diseases and Pregnancy,” a new “Ingredients by Vaccine” section, and an article about the promise and progress of mRNA technology. Also, check out the VEC’s updated ordering website.