The current obstetrical and perinatal management of congenital diaphragmatic hernia

Congenital diaphragmatic hernia is a severe condition with an etiology and pathogenesis still been developed; also, the involvement of genetic and environmental factors in the occurrence of this malformation is under study. Morbi-mortality in these patients is high, and quality of life is diminished. Under these circumstances, careful follow-up of the pregnancy and multidisciplinary management after birth is needed to diagnose the malformation as early as possible and adapt the therapeutic plan to the particularities of each case. In conclusion, despite several research data in the literature concerning this topic, the management of newborn babies with congenital diaphragmatic hernia remains a severe challenge. The treatment of congenital diaphragmatic hernia remains the prerogative of overqualified teams.