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  2. Scoliosis - Wikipedia

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    Scoliosis can be associated with amniotic band syndrome, Arnold–Chiari malformation, Charcot–Marie–Tooth disease, cerebral palsy, congenital diaphragmatic hernia, connective tissue disorders, muscular dystrophy, familial dysautonomia, CHARGE syndrome, Ehlers–Danlos syndrome (hyperflexibility, "floppy baby" syndrome, and other variants ...

  3. Diaphragmatic rupture - Wikipedia

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    Reports of diaphragmatic herniation due to injury date back at least as far as the 17th century. Petit was the first to establish the difference between acquired and congenital diaphragmatic hernia, which results from a congenital malformation of the diaphragm. In 1888, Naumann repaired a hernia of the stomach into the left chest that was ...

  4. Central tendon of diaphragm - Wikipedia

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    The central tendon of the diaphragm is a thin but strong aponeurosis situated slightly anterior to the vault formed by the muscle, resulting in longer posterior muscle fibers. It is inferior to the fibrous pericardium, which fuses with the central tendon of the diaphragm via the pericardiacophrenic ligament . The caval opening (at the level of ...

  5. List of awareness ribbons - Wikipedia

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    1992. Chronic Granulomatous Disorder Society in the UK [85] Hereditary/genetic diseases – Jeans for Genes campaign [9] [85] [4] Red, white and blue ribbon. 2011. Used in Omaha, Nebraska, after a deadly shooting at Millard South High School (Matches to the school's colors) [86] Awareness ribbon for Parkinson's UK.

  6. Polyhydramnios - Wikipedia

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    Polyhydramnios is a medical condition describing an excess of amniotic fluid in the amniotic sac.It is seen in about 1% of pregnancies. It is typically diagnosed when the amniotic fluid index (AFI) is greater than 24 cm. There are two clinical varieties of polyhydramnios: chronic polyhydramnios where excess amniotic fluid accumulates gradually, and acute polyhydramnios where excess amniotic ...

  7. Omphalocele - Wikipedia

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    Omphalocele or omphalocoele also called exomphalos, is a rare abdominal wall defect. [1] Beginning at the 6th week of development, rapid elongation of the gut and increased liver size reduces intra abdominal space, which pushes intestinal loops out of the abdominal cavity. Around 10th week, the intestine returns to the abdominal cavity and the ...

  8. Potter sequence - Wikipedia

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    The Potter sequence is due to restricted ability for certain organs to grow due to severe oligohydramnios . In one study, the causes leading to Potter sequence were bilateral renal agenesis in 21.25% of cases; cystic dysplasia in 47.5%; obstructive uropathy in 25%; and others in 5.25%. [5]

  9. Intercostal Retractions: Causes, Treatments, and Prevention

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    As a result, your intercostal muscles pull sharply inward. These movements are known as intercostal retractions, also called intercostal recession. Intercostal retractions indicate that something ...

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