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Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia

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What is congenital diaphragmatic hernia?

A diaphragmatic hernia, which occurs in 1 out of 2,200 to 5,000 births, is a birth defect in which there is an abnormal opening in the diaphragm, the muscle that helps you breathe. The opening allows part of the abdominal organs to move into the chest area, which does not allow the lung tissue to completely develop.

Symptoms

Symptoms include severe breathing difficulty shortly after the baby is born. Other symptoms include bluish colored skin due to lack of oxygen, rapid breathing (tachypnea) and a rapid heart rate (tachycardia).

Diagnosis

The pregnant mother may have excessive amounts of amniotic fluid. Fetal ultrasound and chest X-ray show abdominal contents in the chest cavity. Examination of the infant may show:

Irregular chest movements
Absent breath sounds on the affected side
Bowel sounds heard in the chest
Abdomen feels less full on examination by touch

Treatment

It is a medical emergency. Child requires to be in NICU and once child is stabilised, surgery will be planned. In surgery, the abdominal organs are placed into the proper position and repair the opening in the diaphragm. The infant will need breathing support until he or she recovers from surgery. Some infants are placed on a heart/lung bypass machine, which gives the lungs a chance to recover and expand after surgery. If a diaphragmatic hernia is diagnosed during pregnancy (around 24 to 28 weeks), fetal surgery may be considered.

Prognosis

Congenital diaphragmatic hernia is a very serious disorder, and the outcome depends upon the development of the lung tissue. A poor prognosis is associated with presence of the fetal stomach / liver in the chest, and distress in the first few hours of life. With advances in neonatal and surgical care, however, survival is now greater than 80 percent. Some Infants who survive may have long-term complications including persistent pulmonary hypertension, recurrent lung infections, and gastrointestinal problems

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