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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Classification
ICD-10 ChapterXVII: Congenital Malformations, Deformations and Chromosomal Abnormalities 2 Communicable or Non-communicable Transmission Route Causative Agent
Causative Agent (category)Idiopathic / Multifactorial 1 First Described Connections
Treated By
Source Fetal surgery (Wikipedia)
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1. Wikipedia: Congenital diaphragmatic hernia
WikipediaIntroduction
The cause of the defect is generally unknown.
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This herniation of abdominal organs compresses developing lung tissue and impairs lung development, typically causing respiratory distress shortly after birth.
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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
Genetic disorders are caused by errors in genetic information that produce diseases in the affected people.
4. Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia (Wikipedia)
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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.
Fetal surgery (Wikipedia)
Treated By: Fetal Surgery, IndicationsQuote, Treated By: Fetal Surgery, Indications
Other conditions that potentially are treated by open fetal surgery include: Congenital diaphragmatic hernia (if indicated at all, it is now more likely to be treated by endoscopic fetal surgery) Congenital cystic adenomatoid malformation Congenital heart disease Pulmonary sequestration Sacrococcygeal teratoma
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