Congenital diaphragmatic hernia physical examination

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Arooj Naz, M.B.B.S

Physical Examination

Vitals

• Tachycardia may be present
• Tachypnea

Skin

• Bluish colored skin due to lack of oxygen

Lungs

Examination of the infant shows:

• Irregular chest movements
• Absent breath sounds on affected side

Abdomen

• Bowel sounds heard in the chest
• Abdomen feels less full on examination by touch (palpation)