Congenital malformations of the diaphragm: findings of the West Midlands Congenital Anomaly Register 1995 to 2000

Abstract

Congenital malformations of the diaphragm remain associated with considerable infant mortality. Most cases are now diagnosed before birth and the prognosis is adversely affected by the presence of other structural or chromosomal anomalies. This presents significant challenges for those involved in counselling the parents of affected fetuses.