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Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia [PDF]
Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia (CDH) is defined by the presence of an orifice in the diaphragm, more often left and posterolateral that permits the herniation of abdominal contents into the thorax. The lungs are hypoplastic and have abnormal vessels that cause respiratory insufficiency and persistent pulmonary hypertension with high mortality.
Rene M. H. Wijnen, Dick Tibboel
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X-ray signs of congenital diaphragmatic hernias in term newborns
BACKGROUND: Imaging plays a major role in the initial diagnosis, treatment, and subsequent assessment of congenital diaphragmatic hernias. Chest X-ray is still of great importance in newborns due to the availability and relative ease of use.
Nargiz F. Khanaliyeva+1 more
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Concurrent Morgagni and Bochdalek congenital diaphragmatic hernias with omphalocele
Congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) is a well-documented developmental abnormality in the formation of the diaphragm, resulting in herniation of bowel into the thorax causing pulmonary hypoplasia. CDH has been associated with many genetic syndromes and
Insiyah Campwala+5 more
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Larrey diaphragmatic hernia in an adult [PDF]
Introduction. Larrey hernia is a very rare type of the left sided parasternal congenital hernia with the incidence of 1–3% of all anterior diaphragmatic hernias. Case report.
Stanojević Goran+5 more
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Congenital diaphragmatic hernia
Congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) is a congenital anomaly consisting of a posterolateral defect in the diaphragm also known as a Bochdalek hernia. It occurs in 1 in 2000 to 3000 newborns and is associated with a variable degree of pulmonary hypoplasia (PH) and persistent pulmonary hypertension (PPH).
Richard Keijzer, Prem Puri
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A Rare Case of Spontaneous Diaphragmatic Hernia with Gastric Perforation Presenting Like an Empyema
Diaphragmatic hernias are rare and mostly congenital, rarely spontaneous. Perforation and other complications of diaphragmatic hernias are even rarer and associated with significant morbidity and mortality.
Abhishek Samprathi+2 more
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Congenital diaphragmatic hernia [PDF]
Infants with congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) have significant mortality and long-term morbidity. Only 60–70% survive and usually those in high-volume centres. The current Task Force, therefore, has convened experts to evaluate the current literature and make recommendations on both the antenatal and post-natal management of CDH.
S. Kotecha+12 more
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Congenital diaphragmatic hernia [PDF]
A female infant aged 5.5 months of Balkan origin arrived at the emergency department of our hospital with fever of 38.8°C, tachypnoea of 60 breaths per minute, heart rate of 110 beats per minute and oxygen saturation of 100%. The patient was admitted to the Paediatric Clinic and underwent full laboratory and culture tests, which were negative for ...
P Tsikouris, L Guindaglia, A A K Kotis
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Iatrogenic diaphragmatic hernia and intestinal obstruction following laparoscopic hepatectomy: A case report [PDF]
Diaphragmatic hernias may be either congenital or acquired. Acquired diaphragmatic hernias generally develop in association with blunt or penetrating thoraco-abdominal injuries. Iatrogenic diaphragmatic hernias are rare in the literature.
Ercan KORKUT+2 more
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Central congenital diaphragmatic hernia with cardiac compression in a neonate
Congenital diaphragmatic hernias (CDH) occur when the diaphragm fails to close during normal fetal development. The most common subtypes are Bochdalek and Morgagni hernias.
Rachel F. Thompson, James Davis
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