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Association between surgical repair timing and mortality in neonates with congenital diaphragmatic hernia: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Veerabhadra Radhakrishna, Bharathi Balachander, Sanjana Hansoge Somanath, Hejmady Aneesh Shenoy, Srinivas Balachander

Clin Exp Pediatr. 2026;69(11):844-854. Published online September 17, 2026

Preoperative stabilization is critical for the management of congenital diaphragmatic hernias. Surgical repair within 24 hours of life significantly increases mortality risk. A 24- to 48-hour stabilization window optimizes survival and resource utilization. Delaying surgery beyond 48 hours offers no additional survival benefits and increases morbidity. In neonates requiring extracorporeal membrane oxygenation, the exact surgical timing does not independently predict mortality.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.3345/cep.2026.01837

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