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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Arooj Naz, M.B.B.S

Overview

CDH was first discovered in 1575, and later received its name in 1848 by Bochdalek, which would end up becoming an alternative name for CDH. Surgical treatment began in 1902 but this was beyond 24 hours after birth. Neonates began to receive surgery within 24 hours of life in 1946. Mortality rates were high due to reduced diagnosis. Multiple studies continue to be conducted in hopes of further understanding the disease, identifying it early and treating it promptly.

Historical Perspective

The earliest case of congenital diaphragmatic hernia dates back to 1575 but the term was not coined until 1848, when a scientist by the name of Bochdalek described it as a posterolateral wall defect. After its diagnosis, surgical treatment began in 1902, but the first neonate to undergo surgical reparations within 24 hours of birth wouldn't be until 1946. Due to limited information and technique, survival rates were approximately 50%.