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A retrospective review of cases from a regional case registry, the Northern Region Congenital Anomaly Survey, was conducted.<\/jats:p>\n               <jats:p>Results. A total of 185 cases were identified. Mortality was 62% and did not vary significantly during the study period. Mortality was unaffected by the introduction of new therapies. There was a significant inverse correlation between the rate of elective termination and survival of live borns. The presence of an additional anomaly increased mortality to 79%.<\/jats:p>\n               <jats:p>Conclusions. The mortality of CDH when complete case ascertainment is achieved is unaffected by new therapies. The survival rate is principally determined by the rate of antenatal termination and the incidence of associated anomalies. 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