Treatment Facility Case Volume and Disparities in Outcomes of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Cases

In brief

This study examines how treatment facility case volume affects outcomes for infants with congenital diaphragmatic hernia in Texas, exploring whether higher-volume centers achieve better survival and complication rates. The research addresses potential disparities in access to specialized care for this complex prenatal diagnosis requiring immediate postnatal intervention.

• Congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) is a life-threatening anomaly diagnosed prenatally requiring specialized neonatal care.
• Treatment facility case volume significantly impacts outcomes for infants with CDH.
• Higher-volume centers may provide better survival and reduced morbidity for CDH patients.
• Geographic disparities in access to high-volume CDH treatment centers exist in Texas.
• Regionalization of CDH care to experienced centers could improve overall outcomes.

Written by the GCMD Library team from the article.