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Congenital diaphragmatic hernia
Hérnia diafragmática congênita
CategoryDefinition
Congenital diaphragmatic hernia is a posterolateral defect of the diaphragm that allows passage of abdominal viscera into the thorax, leading to respiratory insufficiency and persistent pulmonary hypertension with high mortality.
Exclusions
- Congenital hiatus hernia
Index Terms
Congenital diaphragmatic herniacongenital diaphragm herniacongenital diaphragm defect with herniagross congenital diaphragm defectBochdalek herniaBochdalek type hiatus hernia