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... > Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms > Pathological Conditions, Anatomical > Hernia > Internal Hernia > Hernia, Diaphragmatic > Hernias, Diaphragmatic, Congenital
Congenital, Hereditary, and Neonatal Diseases and Abnormalities > Congenital Abnormalities > Hernias, Diaphragmatic, Congenital

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Hernias, Diaphragmatic, Congenital  

Type

  • Topical Descriptor

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Entry terms

  • Agenesis of Hemidiaphragm
  • Congenital Diaphragmatic Defect
  • Congenital Diaphragmatic Defects
  • Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
  • Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernias
  • Defect, Congenital Diaphragmatic
  • Defects, Congenital Diaphragmatic
  • Diaphragmatic Defect, Congenital
  • Diaphragmatic Defects, Congenital
  • Diaphragmatic Hernia, Congenital
  • Diaphragmatic Hernias, Congenital
  • Diaphragm Unilateral Ageneses
  • Diaphragm Unilateral Agenesis
  • Hemidiaphragm Ageneses
  • Hemidiaphragm Agenesis
  • Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic
  • Hernias, Congenital Diaphragmatic
  • Unilateral Agenesis of Diaphragm

Scope note

  • 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.

History note

  • 2015; use HERNIA, DIAPHRAGMATIC 2010-2014

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D065630

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