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Comparison of outcomes between CDH newborns with and without a hernia sac
| Survival | Patch repair | Pulmonary hypertension | Liver herniation | ECMO requirement | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| With hernia sac n = 168 (20%) | 114/122 (93%) | 38/162 (23%) | 59/134 (44%) | 66/122 (54%) | 15/97 (15%) |
| Without sac n = 669 (80%) | 374/515 (73%) | 279/628 (44%) | 305/478 (64%) | 243/493 (49%) | 137/399 (34%) |
| P value | < 0.001 | < 0.001 | < 0.001 | 0.34 | < 0.001 |
