Research Article

Changes in the Expression of Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor after Fetal Tracheal Occlusion in an Experimental Model of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia

Table 1

Comparison of mean weight by group (control versus nitrofen).

Control ( )Nitrofen ( )P

Fetal weight (mean)5.16 g ± 0.41 4.42 g ± 0.71 0.00
Lung weight (mean)0.057 g ± 0.03 0.049 g ± 0.02 0.03
Lung weight/fetal weight0.011 ± 0.010.010 ± 0.020.96