Demographic table
| Total Infants in the Study (N = 53) | |
|---|---|
| Male (%) | 31 (58%) |
| Gestational age at birth (wk)a | 38 (32.9–40.6) |
| Birth weight (g)a | 2960 (1430–4175) |
| Diaphragmatic defect | |
| A | 8 (15%) |
| B | 16 (30%) |
| C | 22 (42%) |
| D | 7 (13%) |
| Days on ventilatora | 27 (8–88) |
| Length of stay (day)a | 60 (15–210) |
| Age at repair (wk)a | 9 (1–54) |
| Required inotropic support (%) | 35 (66%) |
| Required ECMO (%) | 9 (17%) |
| Required O2 at 28 days of life (%) | 37 (70%) |
| Any oral feeding at discharge (%) | 40 (75%) |
↵a Data are expressed as median (range).