Clinical characteristics and outcomes of neonates with congenital diaphragmatic hernia at the Vietnam National Children's Hospital: a retrospective observational study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) has a high mortality rate, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. This study aimed to investigate mortality rates and associated factors in CDH neonates in Vietnam.

Methods

This retrospective observational study included CDH neonates admitted to a central children's hospital in Vietnam between November 2021 and September 2023. We collected data on neonates' characteristics, management, complications, and outcomes, comparing these data between survivors and non-survivors. We also employed logistic regression analysis to identify factors associated with hospital mortality.

Results

Of 74 neonates with CDH, 64.9% (48/74) were male. The hospital mortality rate was 50.0% (37/74). The median gestational age at birth

SUBMITTER: Dang DA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12492845 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature