Toldt's fascia flap: a new technique for repairing large diaphragmatic hernias.

The most popular techniques for repairing large diaphragmatic defects involve the use of synthetic patches. We present an alternative approach using living tissue. We reviewed our cases of congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) diagnosed within the first 24 h of life from 1991 to 2003.

Neuroblastoma detected by mass screening: the Tumor Board's role in its treatment.

Japan has a nationwide mass-screening program for neuroblastoma in 6-month-old infants. Neuroblastoma can regress spontaneously, and some institutions observe selected cases. We evaluated the management of screened neuroblastoma at our hospital since 1997 when an observation program was introduced.

Congenital diaphragmatic hernia: efficacy of ultrasound examination in its management.

To date, uniform standards for congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) management have not existed. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the evolving clinical outcome of the patients with CDH and to present our recent management protocol using echocardiography. Sixty patients treated for CDH at our hospital from 1978 through 2001 were reviewed.