Pediatric quality of life post congenital diaphragmatic hernia repair: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Key Points

• Quality of life improves significantly following congenital diaphragmatic hernia repair, enhancing patient well-being.
• Odds ratio of 2.5 indicates that children have better quality of life scores post-operation.
• Systematic review and meta-analysis assess pediatric outcomes across multiple studies, providing a comprehensive overview of findings.
• Highlights the need for ongoing evaluations in different populations to further understand postoperative recovery.