Late presentation of a diaphragmatic hernia.

Autor: Lee, H. M., Addavide, K. E., Prince, N. J.
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Zdroj: Archives of Disease in Childhood; Sep2011, Vol. 96 Issue 9, p837-837, 1p, 2 Black and White Photographs
Abstrakt: The article presents a case of a 16 months of age male infant who was born at 27 weeks gestation requiring ventilation for respiratory distress syndrome. Chest radiographs and abdominal imaging were taken when he was at 4 weeks of age, at 8 months of age, and at 16 months of age wherein it confirmed a diaphragmatic hernia. The article discusses the late presentation of congenital diaphragmatic hernia and the importance of considering undiagnosed congenital defects in children.
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