A nationwide database analysis of demographics and outcomes related to Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) in congenital diaphragmatic hernia

Nationwide analysis of 1,189 CDH cases reveals that 11% required ECMO support, with significantly higher mortality (54% vs 14.5%), prolonged hospitalization (70 vs 25 days), and increased costs ($1.6M vs $375K) compared to non-ECMO patients. Findings suggest need for refined ECMO criteria in CDH management.