Diaphragmatic hernia MRI

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Overview
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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
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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

MRI scan is helpful in the diagnosis of diaphragmatic hernia showing herniation of the intestine into the thoracic cavity and deviation of the mediastinum to the contralateral side.

MRI

MRI scan is helpful in the diagnosis of diaphragmatic hernia showing herniation of the intestine into the thoracic cavity and deviation of the mediastinum to the contralateral side.