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Preferred term

Hernias, Diaphragmatic, Congenital  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • Protrusion of abdominal structures into the THORAX as a result of embryologic defects in the DIAPHRAGM often present in the neonatal period. It can be isolated, syndromic, non-syndromic or be a part of chromosome abnormality. Associated pulmonary hypoplasia and PULMONARY HYPERTENSION can further complicate stabilization and surgical intervention.

Entry terms

  • Agenesis of Hemidiaphragm
  • Congenital Diaphragmatic Defect
  • Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
  • Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernias
  • Unilateral Agenesis of Diaphragm

In other languages

  • French

  • Agénésie de l'hémidiaphragme
  • Agénésie unilatérale du diaphragme
  • Hernies congénitales du diaphragme
  • Malformation congénitale du diaphragme

URI

http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-LVMWDCBM-F

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