Bilateral congenital diaphragmatic hernia

Bilateral congenital diaphragmatic hernia

Bilateral congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) is a rare condition, with the literature suggesting a bleak prognosis. We describe a case of bilateral CDH that, despite confirming the challenges of diagnosis, demonstrates that the condition can have a favourable outcome.

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Veröffentlicht in:Pediatric surgery international 2005-09, Vol.21 (9), p.739-741
Hauptverfasser: Bennett, A J, Driver, C P, Munro, M
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
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Diagnosis, Differential
Follow-Up Studies
Hernia, Diaphragmatic - diagnosis
Hernia, Diaphragmatic - surgery
Hernias, Diaphragmatic, Congenital
Humans
Infant, Newborn
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Male
Radiography, Thoracic
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Zusammenfassung:Bilateral congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) is a rare condition, with the literature suggesting a bleak prognosis. We describe a case of bilateral CDH that, despite confirming the challenges of diagnosis, demonstrates that the condition can have a favourable outcome.
ISSN:0179-0358
1437-9813
DOI:10.1007/s00383-005-1468-8