Epidemiology of congenital diaphragmatic hernia in Europe: a register-based study

2014308 citationsJournal Article

Authors

M McGivern · Newcastle University

Kate Best · Newcastle University

Judith Rankin · Newcastle University

Diana Wellesley · Essex Cardiothoracic Centre

Ruth Greenlees · University of Ulster

Marie‐Claude Addor · University Hospital of Lausanne

Larraitz Arriola ·

Abstract

This large population-based study found an increase in total CDH prevalence over time. CDH prevalence also varied significantly according to geographical location. No significant association was found with maternal age.

Topics & Keywords

Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Studies Pleural and Pulmonary Diseases Hernia repair and management

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Archives of Disease in Childhood Fetal & Neonatal

Volume 100, Issue 2, pp. F137-F144

DOI: 10.1136/archdischild-2014-306174

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