Congenital diaphragmatic hernia is a rare birth defect that occurs when incomplete formation of the diaphragm allows abdominal organs to protrude into the chest, compressing lung tissue and impairing its development and typically causing respiratory distress shortly after birth. It affects an estimated 2 to 3 cases per 10,000 births, and most defects are Bochdalek hernias located in the posterolateral diaphragm, though a minority are Morgagni hernias. Treatment involves respiratory support followed by surgical repair, with prognosis varying depending on severity and any associated anomalies.
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ICD-10 ChapterXVII: Congenital Malformations, Deformations and Chromosomal Abnormalities 2 Communicable or Non-communicable Transmission Route Connections
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1. Wikipedia: Congenital diaphragmatic hernia
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This herniation of abdominal organs compresses developing lung tissue and impairs lung development, typically causing respiratory distress shortly after birth.
Lead section, transmission-route statement
Congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) is a rare birth defect that occurs when incomplete formation of the diaphragm allows abdominal organs to protrude into the chest.
View the Source 2. Wikipedia: ICD-10
WikipediaList of chapters, Chapter XVIIQuote, List of chapters, Chapter XVII
Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities
3. Wikipedia: Non-communicable disease
WikipediaInherited/genetic diseases sectionQuote, Inherited/genetic diseases section
Down syndrome and Cystic fibrosis.
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