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  2. Congenital diaphragmatic hernia - Wikipedia

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    Medical genetics, pediatrics. 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 ...

  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. Diaphragmatic hernia - Wikipedia

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    The largest object seen in the thorax is the rest of the liver. Just to the right of that is the heart. The liver was connected to itself through a small hole in the diaphragm (not seen). Diaphragmatic hernia is a defect or hole in the diaphragm that allows the abdominal contents to move into the chest cavity. Treatment is usually surgical.

  6. Nitric Oxide Therapy: Uses, How It’s Done, Benefits, and Risks

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    Nitric oxide therapy is used for newborns who are 34 weeks and older who have specific respiratory conditions. The treatment helps the baby breathe. ... (TGA) or congenital diaphragmatic hernia ...

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

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    When this happens, it’s called a congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH). Injuries from an accident or surgery can also cause a diaphragmatic hernia. In this case, it’s called an acquired ...

  8. 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 ...

  9. What Is Fetal Surgery? - WebMD

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    Congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) Congenital high airway obstruction syndrome (CHAOS) Fetal anemia; The survival rate for fetal surgery differs based on the specific type. Twin-to-twin ...

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