Diaphragmatic hernia

A hernia happens when part of an internal organ or tissue bulges through a weak area of muscle. Most hernias are in the abdomen.There are several types of hernias, including Inguinal, in the groin. This is the the most common type. Umbilical, around the belly button Incisional, through a scarHiatal, a small opening in the diaphragm that allows the upper part of the stomach to move up into the chest. Congenital diaphragmatic, a birth defect that needs surgeryHernias are common. They can affect men, women, and children. A combination of muscle weakness and straining, such as with heavy lifting, might contribute. Some people are born with weak abdominal muscles and may be more likely to get a hernia.Treatment is usually surgery to repair the opening in the muscle wall. Untreated hernias can cause pain and health problems.

Disease Alternative Name

hernia
congenital diaphragmatic hernia
enterocele
inguinal hernia
umbilical hernia
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Diaphragmatic hernia?

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Yeah it's diaphragmatic hernia, adv surgical intervention


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LOCKDOWN EMERGENCY... RUMENOTOMY...field rumenotomy...all you need is to take care of asepsis and right precautions........See More

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Rewarding surgery when done with full possible precautions in field


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CAUSES OF FETAL HYDROPS 1) Cardiovascular malformations tachyarrythmia high output failure 2) Chromosomal Turner syndrome Trisomy 21 Trisomy 18 3) Thoracic causes Cystic adenomatoid malformation Diaphragmatic hernia 4) Fetal anemia Ho...See More

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It is a severe condition with accumulation of fluid in 2 or more fetal compartments


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HOW SUSPECT CONGENITAL DIAPHRAGMATIC HERNIA CLINICALLY IN NEONATE

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It maybe a small hole in diaphragm/severe large defect It’s 1 in 2400 live births If large defect....,1.Resp.distressc Schapoid Abdomen 2.heart pushed others side of hernia 3.lung hypoplasia in affected & opposite side large volume. 4....


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