Congenital diaphragmatic hernia: Improving surgical management

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Published: 31-01-1995
DOI: https://doi.org/10.21315/

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Hashim I
Pediatric Surgical Unit, Department of Surgery, Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kubang Kerian, 16150, Kelantan
Kyaw Kyaw
Pediatric Surgical Unit, Department of Surgery, Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kubang Kerian, 16150, Kelantan
Khin M.T.
Pediatric Surgical Unit, Department of Surgery, Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kubang Kerian, 16150, Kelantan
Zainal M
Pediatric Surgical Unit, Department of Surgery, Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kubang Kerian, 16150, Kelantan

Abstract

Mortality in patients with congenital diaphragmatic hernia is mainly determined by the degree of lung hypoplasia. However, parental ignorance, inefficient transportation of ill neonates and poor ventilator care may contribute to mortality, but can be rectified. We found that omission of chest drainage after closure of the hernia defect does not seem to increase morbidity.

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Vol. 2 No. 1 (1995): Abstracts

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Hashim I, Kyaw Kyaw, Khin M.T., Zainal M. Congenital diaphragmatic hernia: Improving surgical management. Malays J Med Sci [Internet]. 1995 Jan. 31 [cited 2026 Nov. 11];2(1):107-9. Available from: https://ejournal.usm.my/mjms/article/view/mjms_vol2-no1-1995_24