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* A failure of the [[diaphragm (anatomy)|diaphragm]] to completely close during [[Morphogenesis|development]]. | * A failure of the [[diaphragm (anatomy)|diaphragm]] to completely close during [[Morphogenesis|development]]. | ||
* [[hernia|Herniation]] of the [[abdomen|abdominal]] contents into the [[chest]] | * [[hernia|Herniation]] of the [[abdomen|abdominal]] contents into the [[chest]] | ||
* Pulmonary | * Pulmonary hypoplasia or decreased lung volume is directly related to the abdominal organs presence in the chest cavity which causes the lungs to be severely undersized, especially on the side of the hernia. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Overview
Pathophysiology
It involves three major defects.
- A failure of the diaphragm to completely close during development.
- Herniation of the abdominal contents into the chest
- Pulmonary hypoplasia or decreased lung volume is directly related to the abdominal organs presence in the chest cavity which causes the lungs to be severely undersized, especially on the side of the hernia.