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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. What Size of Hiatal Hernia Needs Surgery? Factors and FAQs

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    Hiatal hernias are common, especially among older adults (ages 65 years and older). In a 2020 study, researchers observed the CT scans of 3,200 people with hiatal hernia from ages 53–94 years ...

  5. Dr. David Kays, MD, Pediatric Surgery | St Petersburg, FL - WebMD

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    Dr. Kays is the medical director of the Center for Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia (CDH) at Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital and leads the first unit in the country dedicated exclusively to these patients.

  6. Hernia - Wikipedia

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    Non-sliding or para-esophageal hernias can be dangerous as they may allow the stomach to rotate and obstruct. Repair is usually advised. A congenital diaphragmatic hernia is a distinct problem, occurring in up to 1 in 2000 births, and requiring pediatric surgery.

  7. Bochdalek hernia - Wikipedia

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    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. In the majority of people, the affected lung will be deformed, [3] and the resulting lung compression can be life-threatening.

  8. 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 ...

  9. 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 ...

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