Diaphragmatic hernia history and symptoms

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Diaphragmatic hernia Main page

Patient Information

Overview

Historical Perspective

Classification

Pathophysiology

Differentiating Diaphragmatic hernia from other Diseases

Epidemiology

Risk factors

Screening

Natural History, Complications and Prognosis

Diagnosis

History and Symptoms

Physical Examination

Laboratory Findings

Radiological tests

Treatment

Medical treatment

Surgical treatment

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1];Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Ahmed Younes M.B.B.CH [2]

Overview

The hallmark of diaphragmatic hernia is respiratory distress in a neonate. A positive history of premature birth may be suggestive. Less common symptoms include adrenal insufficiency.

History and Symptoms

CDH most often presents in the neonatal period as:[1]


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References

  1. Kotecha S, Barbato A, Bush A, Claus F, Davenport M, Delacourt C, Deprest J, Eber E, Frenckner B, Greenough A, Nicholson AG, Antón-Pacheco JL, Midulla F (2012). "Congenital diaphragmatic hernia". Eur. Respir. J. 39 (4): 820–9. doi:10.1183/09031936.00066511. PMID 22034651.
  2. Peetsold MG, Kneepkens CM, Heij HA, IJsselstijn H, Tibboel D, Gemke RJ (2010). "Congenital diaphragmatic hernia: long-term risk of gastroesophageal reflux disease". J. Pediatr. Gastroenterol. Nutr. 51 (4): 448–53. doi:10.1097/MPG.0b013e3181d1b149. PMID 20512059.