[The prognostic indices in congenital diaphragmatic hernia. Its management]

Akush Ginekol (Sofiia). 1997;36(2):15-7.
[Article in Bulgarian]

Abstract

The reported mortality for prenatally detected congenital diaphragmatic hernia is high. We retrospectively reviewed 18 cases of congenital diaphragmatic hernia diagnosed prenatally in our hospital and analyzed several high-risk factors adversely affecting outcome. The diagnosis before 32 weeks gestation is associated with high mortality than in cases detected later. Polyhydramnios and underdevelopment of left-side cardiac structures were found to be helpful prognostic factors. These should be taken into account when the management of these cases is planed.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Bulgaria / epidemiology
  • Female
  • Gestational Age
  • Heart Defects, Congenital / epidemiology
  • Hernia / mortality
  • Hernia, Diaphragmatic / diagnosis*
  • Hernia, Diaphragmatic / mortality
  • Hernias, Diaphragmatic, Congenital*
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Liver Diseases / mortality
  • Polyhydramnios / epidemiology
  • Pregnancy
  • Prognosis
  • Retrospective Studies