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Published in: Pediatric Surgery International 3/2017

Open Access 01-03-2017 | Original Article

Risk factors for postoperative mortality in congenital diaphragmatic hernia: a single-centre observational study

Authors: Darya Kadir, Helene Engstrand Lilja

Published in: Pediatric Surgery International | Issue 3/2017

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Abstract

Background

The management of congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) is a major challenge. The mortality is dependent on associated malformations, the severity of pulmonary hypoplasia, pulmonary hypertension and iatrogenic lung injury associated with aggressive mechanical ventilation. The aims of the study were to investigate the mortality over time in a single paediatric surgical centre, to compare the results with recent reports and to define the risk factors for mortality.

Methods

The medical records of infants with CDH from two time periods: 1995–2005 and 2006–2016 were reviewed. Cox regression was used for statistical analysis.

Results

The study included 113 infants. The mortality rate was significantly decreased in the later time period, compared to the earlier, 4.4 and 17.9%, respectively. At the early time period five patients (7.5%) were treated with ECMO and in the later time period ECMO was used in three patients (6.5%). The mortality in ECMO-treated patients was 50% in both time periods. Prenatal diagnosis, intrathoracic liver, low Apgar score and low birth weight were defined as independent risk factors for mortality.

Conclusion

Despite no significant differences in the incidence of independent risk factors and the use of ECMO between the two time periods, mortality decreased over time. The mortality was lower than previously reported. The results indicate that there are many important factors involved in a successful outcome after CDH repair. Large multicentre studies are necessary to define those critical factors and to determine optimal treatment strategies.
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Metadata
Title
Risk factors for postoperative mortality in congenital diaphragmatic hernia: a single-centre observational study
Authors
Darya Kadir
Helene Engstrand Lilja
Publication date
01-03-2017
Publisher
Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Published in
Pediatric Surgery International / Issue 3/2017
Print ISSN: 0179-0358
Electronic ISSN: 1437-9813
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00383-016-4032-9

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