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Congenital
Diaphragmatic Hernia
Below are a few
images related to congenital diaphragmatic hernia in fetuses
and infants. As the images are meant to illustrate these medical
conditions, they are graphic in nature and may not be suitable
for viewing by everyone. If you have any concerns or questions,
you can always contact
us.
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View
through an abdominal incision of a diaphragmatic hernia. Arrow
points to the hole in the diaphragm, allowing communication with
the left chest cavity |
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Chest
X-ray of a newborn child with a left-sided diaphragmatic hernia.
Note the presence of multiple air shadows (dark spots) over the
lung, indicating loops of intestines |
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Large
bowel loop herniated into the chest cavity through a small diaphragmatic
hernia |
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