Abstract: Background: Congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) is a developmental defect of the diaphragm that allows abdominal viscera to herniate into the chest. Diaphragmatic hernia prevalence in neonates also varied significantly according to geographical location. Affected neonates usually present in the first few hours of life with respiratory distress that may be mild or so severe as to be incompatible with life. Objective: The aim of this study is to describe the epidemiology of diaphragmatic hernia among neonates using data from evidence based on previous study that are having high quality data concerning this subject. Methodology: systemic review of the literature was performed through the Midline database up to the date of 2015 December, and the data execrated from these studies will be analysis, to investigate the approximate prevalence of CDH among infants worldwide. Result: congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) has frequently appeared in the medical literature since its first description in the early 18th century, Conclusion: Congenital diaphragmatic hernia is a relatively common birth defect. And strongly associated with an increased risk of adverse pregnancy, foetal and neonatal outcomes, These findings may be helpful in counselling pregnancies affected by CDH.
Keywords: Congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH), neonates, prevalence, studies, analysis.
Title: The Prevalence of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia in Neonates
Author: Abdulaziz Saleh Almalki, Ahmad Saleh Altalhi, Waleed Hassan Althobaiti
International Journal of Healthcare Sciences
ISSN 2348-5728 (Online)
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