congenital diaphragmatic hernia

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Disease Overview

A posterolateral defect of the diaphragm that allows passage of abdominal viscera into the thorax, leading to respiratory insufficiency and persistent pulmonary hypertension with high mortality.


Synonyms

  • CDH
  • agenesis of hemidiaphragm
  • congenital diaphragmatic defect
  • congenital diaphragmatic hernia
  • diaphragmatic hernia
  • unilateral agenesis of diaphragmCDH
  • agenesis of hemidiaphragm
  • congenital diaphragmatic defect
  • congenital diaphragmatic hernia
  • diaphragmatic hernia
  • unilateral agenesis of diaphragm