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2. 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 ...

3. 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 ...

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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   The treatment is continued for a maximum of 2 weeks until the newborn’s condition has improved. At that time, a weaning period begins , in which the dose of nitric oxide is gradually decreased.

7. What Is persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn (PPHN)?

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   Diaphragmatic hernia, or when there is a hole in the muscle that separates a baby’s chest and abdomen called the diaphragm. A hernia creates an opening for organs that should be in the abdomen ...