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What is Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia?
A congenital diaphragmatic hernia (commonly known as CDH) is an opening in the diaphragm (The dome-shaped muscle that seperates the chest cavity from the abdomen.) The hole allows the abdominal organs to push into the chest cavity. CDH is a life-threatening birth defect because it limits the growth of the heart and lungs.
Facts about Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia.
CDH occurs in every 1-2000 live births in the United States.
CDH accounts for 8% of all major congenital anomalies.
Approximately 1,800 babies are born each year with CDH.
Approximately 50% of all babies born with CDH die.
CDH happens just as often as Spina Bifida and Cystic Fibrosis yet many have never heard of CDH.
After having a baby with CDH the chances of their sibling diagnosed with CDH is 2%.