Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia in Siblings

Genetic considerations in recurrent congenital diaphragmatic hernia in two siblings.

Congenital peritoneopericardial diaphragmatic hernia in a terrier dog

A one-month-old male terrier dog was referred in shock status with a history of anorexia, tachypnea, abdominal distention and progressive weight loss. Auscultation of right side of the lungs found enhanced respiratory noises. The thorough auscultation of the opposite side of the chest revealed the presence of typical intestinal sounds. Cardiac auscultation revealed muffled heart sounds and a di...

Congenital diaphragmatic hernia.

Congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) can be one of the most clinically challenging neonatal conditions. It occurs in 1 in 2-5000 live births in the UK with no predominance between the sexes. Herniation of abdominal contents into the thorax occurs, however it is the concomitant pulmonary hypoplasia and pulmonary hypertension that can be fatal. CDH was first described as an incidental finding at...

Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia

Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia (CDH) is defined by the presence of an orifice in the diaphragm, more often left and posterolateral that permits the herniation of abdominal contents into the thorax. The lungs are hypoplastic and have abnormal vessels that cause respiratory insufficiency and persistent pulmonary hypertension with high mortality. About one third of cases have cardiovascular malfo...

Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia

Departments of Pediatrics and Pediatric Surgery, National Taiwan University Hospital, National Taiwan University Medical College, Taipei; and Department of Pediatrics, Cardinal Tien Hospital, Taipei Hsien. Received: 12 July 2000. Revised: 21 August 2000. Accepted: 21 December 2000. Reprint requests and correspondence to: Dr. Kuo-Inn Tsou Yau, Department of Pediatrics, Cardinal Tien Hospital, 36...