ongenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) remains one of the most difficult problems of the perinatology and neonatal surgery. Western literature showing 90% of survival rate is not reflected in our population. Initial stabilization of the neonate with advanced ventilatory techniques and optimal management of associated pulmonary hypertension by the neonatologist has significantly lowered the operative mortality in developed countries. However, the mortality rate in developing countries is still 40-50% [1]. Several predictors of mortality have been suggested, including polyhydramnios, early prenatal diagnosis, intrathoracic stomach, intrathoracic liver, presence of associated anomalies, right-sided hernia, and low Apgar scores [2].Hence, this study was carried out to analyze the clinical profile of neonates with CDH and determines the risk factors associated with mortality in these neonates. RESULTSCase records of 148 patients with a diagnosis CDH were reviewed. The mean age at admission, birth weight, sex, and

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