A case of diaphragmatic hernia. Issue 1 (January 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Khalaf, Randa I.; Radwan, Ahmed B.; Zaky, Eman A.
• Is Part Of: Egyptian liver journal. Volume 6:Issue 1(2016:Jan.)
• Publication Date: 2016-01
• Subjects: Bochdalek hernia -- congenital diaphragmatic hernia -- liver; Hepatology -- Periodicals; 616.36005
• DOI: 10.1097/01.ELX.0000482251.08311.b3
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-6218

Abstract

Abstract : Congenital diaphragmatic hernia is a rare condition addressed in the medical literature as a surgical problem. It is usually a disorder of the newborns, equally occurring in males and females. There are 3 basic types of congenital diaphragmatic hernia: the posterolateral Bochdalek hernia, the anterior Morgagni hernia, and the hiatus hernia. This is a presentation of a newborn with congenital diaphragmatic hernia and a favorable outcome after surgical repair.