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A condition that affects the formation of the diaphragm, the muscle that separates the chest and the abdomen. Without surgery about 50% of cases do not survive because of underdeveloped lungs.
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∙ 9y agoCongenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) is a defect in the diaphragm. This defect causes the abdominal organs to push into the lungs.
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Is hernia a Internal congenital or external congenital?
Hernia is a external congenital disease as it can be easily perceived though its morphology is internal. Dr. Faheem Baig
What does the term congenital hernia mean?
He had a congenital bone disease called spina bifida.
Is a direct hernia congenital or acquired?
Direct hernias are acquired, Indirect hernias are congenital.
How many babies are born with Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia?
no
Is an umbilical hernia genetic?
Yes, It's congenital abnormality and is genetical related too.
Left diaphragm eventration is caused by colon?
hernia,trauma,paralysis of the diaphragm,congenital thoracic stomach
What is one of many fetal abnormalities that may be treated by endoscopic fetoscopy?
Congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH).
What are the major differences between omphalocele and umbilical hernia?
Congenital omphalocele is a persistence of the herniation of the abdominal contents into the proximal part of the umbilical cord. Whereas, the umbilical hernia occurs when intestines herniate through the imperfectly closed umbilicus. SIMILARITY: Both herniation occurs thru the umbilicus. DIFFERENCE: In the umbilical hernias, the protruding mass is covered by subcutaneous tissue and skins, whereas in congenital omphalocele it's not.
What is a hernia and how can you get one?
A hernia is the protrusion of an organ or the fascia of an organ through the wall of the cavity that normally contains it. They can occur in the abdomen, diaphragm, anus, vertebrae, and even inside the head.
What are the types of hernia?
The different kinds of hernia are listed below: * Congenital hernia: occur in babies, present from birth. * Inguinal hernia: common in sportsmen, involves part of the bowel protrudibng into the groin * Hiatus hernia: involves the stomach, where it enters the chest cavity via the hiatus. * Incarcerated hernia: where the hernia has swollen up. * Reducible hernia: one that can be manipulated back into place easily, much like a dislocated joint can be repositioned with relative ease. * Irreducible hernia: can't be returned to its original position without surgical intervention. * Strangulated hernia: potentially fatal, as it means the bood supply has been cut off by the hernia. There are even more types, each with their own subtle variations. These can be viewed from the link. [source: adapted from First Aid, by Geddes and Grosset]
What type of business is Cherubs?
Cherubs is an international support group business defined by the acronym Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Awareness, Research and Support. Cherubs is service valued by many.
What is the medical term meaning herniation of the spleen?
Hernia splenica lumbalisHernias of the lumbar region are rare but have been reported to occur after trauma, flank surgery, iliac bone grafting, spontaneously, or as a result of congenital abnormality of musculoskeletal development. The acquired type is more common than the congenital type. The contents of the hernia most commonly are retroperitoneal fat, kidney, and bowel. We report a case of an asymptomatic postincisional lumbar herniation of a spleen that was diagnosed by computed tomography.splenocele
