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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. Hiatal hernia - Wikipedia

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    The most common risk factors are obesity and older age. Other risk factors include major trauma, scoliosis, and certain types of surgery. There are two main types: sliding hernia, in which the body of the stomach moves up; and paraesophageal hernia, in which an abdominal organ moves beside the esophagus.

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

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    Nitric oxide therapy is an effective and low risk way to open up the blood vessels in the lungs and improve oxygen levels. In this article, we look closely at nitric oxide therapy, why a newborn ...

  7. What To Do If You're Worried About Hernia Pain - Healthline

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    keeping up a moderate body weight. avoiding lifting things that are too heavy for you and bending at your knees (not your back or waist) if you must lift something heavy. doing exercises to ...

  8. 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.

  9. Direct vs. Indirect Hernia: What’s the Difference? - Healthline

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    An indirect hernia usually first occurs in infancy. That’s because it’s often a congenital condition. An indirect hernia in an infant may be most noticeable when the baby is crying. A direct ...

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