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Scholars Journal of Medical Case Reports | Volume-7 | Issue-05
Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia in a Neonate, Case Report
Dr. Abdulaziz Alalmaai, Dr. Mohammed Saleh Alissa, Dr. Mahmoud M. Osman , Dr. Sayed Khedr Selim, Dr. Muhammad Farhat Mirza, Dr. Badi ALEnazi
Published: May 30, 2019 |
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DOI: 10.36347/sjmcr.2019.v07i05.010
Pages: 344–347
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Abstract
Congenital Diaphragmatic hernia is a condition characterized by a defect in the diaphragm leading to the herniation of abdominal contents into the thoracic cavity interfering with normal development of the lungs. It is associated with pulmonary hypoplasia, pulmonary hypertension and heart failure. We present a case report for a neonate presented with cyanosis, grunting and tachypnea after birth and diagnosed as left sided Congenital Diaphragmatic hernia. The infant run a difficult course after surgery.