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Congenital
Diaphragmatic Hernia
| Congenital diaphragmatic
hernia (or CDH) is a relatively rare condition of the fetus and
the newborn. It describes the presence of abdominal content (usually
intestines) inside the chest, through a hole in the diaphragm.
As a result, the lung on that side cannot grow normally, and
infants born with CDH often have severe respiratory problems
at birth. In severe situations, the lungs may not be able to
function at all, making the condition life-threatening. |
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congenital diaphragmatic hernia is. The image on the left
is a chest X-ray of a CDH in a newborn infant. If you would like
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