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    Perrone, Erin E.; Abbasi, Nimrah; Cortes, Magdalena Sanz; Umar, Uzma; Ryan, Greg; Johnson, Anthony; Ladino‐Torres, Maria; Ruano, Rodrigo

    Prenatal diagnosis, January 2021, Volume: 41, Issue: 2
    Journal Article

    Introduction Prenatal work‐up for congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) is important for risk stratification, standardization, counseling, and optimal therapeutic choice. To determine current practice patterns regarding prenatal CDH work‐up, including prenatal ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) use, and to identify areas for standardization of such evaluation between fetal centers. Methods A survey regarding prenatal CDH work‐up was sent to each member center of the North American Fetal Therapy Network (NAFTNet) (n = 36). Results All responded. Sonographic measurement of lung‐to‐head ratio (LHR) was determined by all, 89% (32/36) of which routinely calculate observed‐to‐expected LHR. The method for measuring LHR varied: 58% (21/36) used a “trace” method, 25% (9/36) used “longest axis,” and 17% (6/36) used an “antero‐posterior” method. Fetal MRI was routinely used in 78% (28/36) of centers, but there was significant variability in fetal lung volume measurement. Whereas all generated a total fetal lung volume, the planes, methodology and references values varied significantly. All evaluated liver position, 71% (20/28) evaluated stomach position and 54% (15/28) quantified the degree of liver herniation. More consistency in workup was seen between centers offering fetal intervention. Conclusion Prenatal CDH work‐up and management differs considerably among North American fetal diagnostic centers, highlighting a need for its standardization.