Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
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Course Overview
Explore the complexities of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia (CDH) with this course, diving into embryology, diagnosis, sonographic findings, and management. Learn about associated anomalies, innovative fetal therapies, and the factors influencing outcomes to enhance your understanding of this challenging condition.
Objectives
After completing this activity, the participant will:
Discuss the embryologic distinction between different types of congenital diaphragmatic hernias.
Review the differential diagnosis of a congenital diaphragmatic hernia.
Identify the sonographic signs associated with a congenital diaphragmatic hernia.
Understand the physiologic mechanism behind the success of in-utero therapy for a liver-up congenital diaphragmatic hernia.
Target Audience
Physicians, sonographers, and others who perform and/or interpret ultrasound.
Faculty & Disclosure
Faculty
Lyndon M. Hill, MD
Professor Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences
Medical Director Ultrasound
Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC
Disclosure
In compliance with the Essentials and Standards of the ACCME, the author of this CME tutorial is required to disclose any significant financial or other relationships they may have with commercial interests. Dr. Lyndon Hill discloses no relevant financial interests with commercial interests. No one at IAME who had control over the planning or content of this activity has relationships with commercial interests.
In compliance with the Essentials and Standards of the ACCME, the author of this CME tutorial is required to disclose any significant financial or other relationships they may have with commercial interests.
IAME has assessed conflict of interest with its faculty, authors, editors, and any individuals who were in a position to control the content of this CME activity. Any identified relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated. IAME's planners, content reviewers, and editorial staff disclose no relationships with ineligible entities.
Credits
* AMA PRA Category 1™ credits are used by physicians and other groups like PAs and certain nurses. Category 1 credits are accepted by the ARDMS, CCI, ACCME, and Sonography Canada.
Course Details
Accreditation
The Institute for Advanced Medical Education is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The Institute for Advanced Medical Education designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Sonographers: These credits are accepted by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS), Sonography Canada, Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI), and most other organizations.
