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. 1982 Aug;75(8):607–612. doi: 10.1177/014107688207500807

Improved prognosis in congenital diaphragmatic hernia: experience of 62 cases over 2-year period1

Alistair Marshall, Edward Sumner
PMCID: PMC1438020  PMID: 7108880

Abstract

During 1979 and 1980, 62 babies with congenital diaphragmatic hernia were admitted to the Hospitals for Sick Children. All 62 babies underwent surgical closure of the anatomical defect. There were 44 survivors and 18 deaths, a survival rate of 71%. Both the number treated and the overall survival rate were greater than any series reported for a similar period. The number of admissions may reflect earlier diagnosis and improved resuscitation, with safer and more rapid transfer to our units. The improved survival must be mainly attributed to our experience over the past few years which has consolidated understanding and methods of management and led to a close cooperation between surgeon and anaesthetist both in immediate management and in postoperative care.

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