September 18, 2026 · Journal of pediatric surgery · DOI: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2026.163448

Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Guidelines Compliance and Outcomes in Canada

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The authors aimed to evaluate the compliance with congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) management guidelines in Canada and assess its impact on clinical outcomes. They found that adherence to guidelines-driven Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) was associated with improved survival rates among CDH patients, highlighting the importance of implementing these guidelines to enhance patient outcomes. Despite overall network mortality remaining similar, compliant sites showed a significant reduction in mortality compared to non-compliant sites.

Pramod Puligandla, Robert Baird, Marc Beltempo, Seungwoo Lee, Alexandra Dimmer, Gabriel Altit, Elena Guadagno, Erik Skarsgard

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