Diseases

Congenital Diaphramatic Hernia

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Congenital diaphragmatic hernia (cdh) is a birth defect of the diaphragm. The most common type ofcdh is a bochdalek hernia; other types include morgagni hernia, diaphragm eventration and central tendon defects of the diaphragm.

SYMPTOMS

Each child may experience symptoms differently, but possible symptoms of a bochdalek diaphragmatic hernia may include: difficulty breathing,fast breathing,fast heart rate,cyanosis (blue color of the skin),abnormal chest development, with one side being larger than the other,abdomen that appears caved in.

CAUSES

A congenital diaphragmatic hernia (cdh) is due to theabnormal development of the diaphragm while the fetus is forming. A defect in the diaphragm of the fetus allows one or more of their abdominal organs to move into the chest and occupy the space where their lungs should be.