Comparison of prenatal lung volume measurements associated with extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) utilization and mortality in congenital diaphragmatic hernia | Synapse
March 3, 2026
Comparison of prenatal lung volume measurements associated with extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) utilization and mortality in congenital diaphragmatic hernia
Key Points
Mortality rates are closely linked to prenatal lung volumes measured before treatment starts.
Findings indicate that lower prenatal lung volumes correspond with increased ECMO utilization and higher mortality rates.
Observational analysis across various institutions evaluates lung volume measures and related clinical outcomes in infants.
The results may indicate the need for improved prenatal assessments of lung function for better outcomes.