Diaphragmatic hernia causes

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

Common risk factors for the development of hernia include: male gender, premature birth, and macrosomia.

Risk factors

Risk factors of diaphragmatic hernia include:

• Male gender
• Premature birth
• Macrosomia
• Low birth weight