Experience with the use of Reverdin needle in neonatal thoracoscopic congenital diaphragmatic hernia repair

Background: Congenital diaphragmatic hernia is the total or partial absence of diaphragm, which can be unilateral bilateral. Becmeur et al. in 2001 mentioned thoracoscopic management approach for first time. Methods: The medical record neonatal CDH (using Reverdin Needle) from January to May 2021 at Dr. Roberto Gilberto Elizalde Children's Hospital located Guayaquil, Ecuador was retrieved. Various parameters and characteristics were studied. Results: Four patients included this study. M:F ratio 3:1 with all having a type B left sided defect. average duration surgery 157.5 minutes 2 them developed pulmonary hypertension post-op period. All had good outcomes. Conclusion: We propose that possibility successful congenital increased use needle.