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Suggest Treatment For Diaphragmatic Hernia In A Child
Question: My grandchild was born today with her intestines pressing against her lungs. That's all the info I have. In NICU now , of course, but being transferred to XXXXXXX Childrens for surgery. Do you know the name of the diagnoisi
not that important but to clarify ... it's my brother's first grandchild
not that important but to clarify ... it's my brother's first grandchild
Brief Answer:
Most likely diaphragmatic hernia
Detailed Answer:
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Few babies born with defect in diaphragm (a partition between the chest and abdomen),which leads to herniation of intestinal content into the chest causing compression to the lung.
This condition is known as Diaphragmatic hernia and is an surgical emergency.
Please let me know if you have any more query.
Regards
Most likely diaphragmatic hernia
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for asking on this platform
Few babies born with defect in diaphragm (a partition between the chest and abdomen),which leads to herniation of intestinal content into the chest causing compression to the lung.
This condition is known as Diaphragmatic hernia and is an surgical emergency.
Please let me know if you have any more query.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Brief Answer:
Please get back to me if you have any more doubt
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Please feel free to ask if you have any more query.
Regards
Please get back to me if you have any more doubt
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Please feel free to ask if you have any more query.
Regards
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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