Diaphragmatic hernia historical perspective

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

Overview

In 1679, the first case of congenital diaphragmatic hernia was reported by Riverius. In 1889, the first procedure on an infant was done. In 1940, A set of diagnostic criteria for diaphragmatic hernia were suggested.

Historical Perspective

• In 1679, the first case of congenital diaphragmatic hernia was reported by Riverius.
• In 1888, the first procedure to repair congenital diaphragmatic hernia in an adult was done and in 1889, the first procedure on an infant was done.
• In 1905, the first successful operation was done but the success rate remained below 60% until 1925.
• In 1940, A set of diagnostic criteria for diaphragmatic hernia were suggested.
• In 1950, the transthoracic approach was suggested instead of the transabdominal approach.