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2. Congenital diaphragmatic hernia - Wikipedia

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   Congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) is a birth defect of the diaphragm. The most common type of CDH is a Bochdalek hernia; other types include Morgagni hernia, diaphragm eventration and central tendon defects of the diaphragm. Malformation of the diaphragm allows the abdominal organs to push into the chest cavity, hindering proper lung ...

3. Diaphragmatic Hernia: Causes, Symptoms & Diagnosis - Healthline

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   A congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) is due to the abnormal development of the diaphragm while the fetus is forming. A defect in the diaphragm of the fetus allows one or more of their abdominal ...

4. Bochdalek hernia - Wikipedia

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   Bochdalek hernia is one of two forms of a congenital diaphragmatic hernia, the other form being Morgagni hernia.A Bochdalek hernia is a congenital abnormality in which an opening exists in the infant's diaphragm, allowing normally intra-abdominal organs (particularly the stomach and intestines) to enter into the thoracic cavity.

5. Diaphragm: Anatomy, Function, Diagram, Conditions, and Symptoms

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   Seek emergency treatment if you experience chest pain or pressure that extends to your jaw, neck, arms, or back. Symptoms of a diaphragm condition may include: difficulty breathing when lying down ...

6. Diaphragmatic hernia - Wikipedia

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   Diaphragmatic hernia; This is a photo of a peritoneopericardial diaphragmatic hernia in a cat. The photo was taken during necropsy from the right side of the cat. To the left is the abdomen, where part of the liver and the gall bladder can be seen. The diaphragm is in the middle. To the right is the thorax.

7. The 6 Most Common Types of Hernia - Healthline

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   Prevention. Takeaway. A hernia occurs when a piece of tissue bulges through an area of the body. Types of hernias include those affecting the abdominal wall, thigh, intestine, umbilical cord, and ...

8. What Is a Hernia? Inguinal, Incisional, Umbilical, Hiatal ...

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   Congenital diaphragmatic hernia. This is a dangerous birth defect that affects up to 1 in 2,500 babies. It happens when the diaphragm (the wall of muscle that separates your chest and belly) has a ...

9. What to Know About Teratogens and Birth Defects - WebMD

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   Congenital diaphragmatic hernia: This condition happens when a hole in the diaphragm restricts lung development due to abdominal content entering the chest through the hole. A surgery known as ...