What is congenital diaphragmatic hernia?

Congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) is a condition resulting from a developmental defect in the diaphragm leading to protrusion of abdominal contents into the thoracic cavity. Depending on the location of the defect in the diaphragm, the hernias can be classified into different types. Bochdalek he …

What causes a hernia in the diaphragm?

Morgagni hernias result from a defect in the anteromedial part of the diaphragm (20% to 25%), and central hernias account for 2% to 5%. Bilateral defects are very rare and associated with a poor prognosis. Acquired diaphragmatic hernia, which is most often a result of trauma to the diaphragm, and is not discussed here.

What is the prognosis of a diaphragmatic hernia?

Prognosis Prognosis. The long-term outlook (prognosis) for those with congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) depends on a number of factors and is hard to predict. A large defect is more likely to result in pulmonary hypoplasia (underdevelopment of the lungs) and death than a small defect.

What is the prevalence of diaphragmatic hernia in the US?

Epidemiology. Congenital diaphragmatic hernias are seen in 1 of every 2000-4000 live births. 84% are left-sided, 13% are right-sided and 2% bilateral 6.

What is diaphragmatic hernia and how is it treated?

Diaphragmatic hernia is a birth defect where there is a hole in the diaphragm. What is Diaphragmatic Hernia? Diaphragmatic hernia is a birth defect where there is a hole in the diaphragm (the large muscle that separates the chest from the abdomen).

What is the rarest form of diaphragmatic hernia?

Morgagni hernia: a rare form of congenital diaphragmatic hernia. Robnett-Filly B, Goldstein RB, Sampior D, Hom M. J Ultrasound Med. 2003 May; 22(5):537-9.