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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Arooj Naz, M.B.B.S
Overview
Approximately 4 in every 10,000 live births are affected with congenital diaphragmatic hernia, with most cases being on the left side and amongst male newborns. due to the development of severe respiratory failure, the mortality rate remains high regardless of the treatment related advancements.
Epidemiology and Demographics
Of every 10,000 live births, 4 are affected with congenital diaphragmatic hernia. Cases are slightly more prominent in males and on the left side.[1] Although there have been many advances in the treatment of congenital diaphragmatic hernia, the mortality and morbidity rate amongst affected children is still relatively high due to the development of severe respiratory failure.[2]
References
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|pmid=value (help). - ↑ Keijzer R, Puri P (2010). "Congenital diaphragmatic hernia". Semin Pediatr Surg. 19 (3): 180–5. doi:10.1053/j.sempedsurg.2010.03.001. PMID 20610190.