Congenital diaphragmatic hernia (medical condition): A rare condition where an infant is born with an opening in the diaphragm which allows some of the abdominal organs to move into the chest cavity and cause problems.
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Congenital diaphragmatic hernia: (1) failure of the left pleuroperitoneal membrane to fuse with the posterior margin of the diaphragm; most commonly occurs on the left side; (2) SYN: retrosternal hernia. SYN: foramen of Bochdalek hernia.
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»Introduction: Congenital diaphragmatic hernia
»Symptoms of Congenital diaphragmatic hernia
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