Question 1

what causes diaphragmatic hernia?

Accepted Answer

Lack of development: Poor or incomplete development of the pluroperitoneal membrane which forms  the diaphragm muscle.

Question 2

can a diaphragmatic hernia be caused by trauma while in utero?

Accepted Answer

NO: No, such severe trauma will result fatality to both.

Question 3

can a already fixed diaphragmatic hernia cause later on respiratory problems?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: In the case of congenital diaphragmatic hernia, there is usually some degree of pulmonary hypoplasia (lung underdevelopment) which can lead to chronic pulmonary problems. In addition, there is some risk of hernia recurrence which would cause pulmonary problems from the abdominal organs herniating through the diaphragm into the chest and compressing the lung(s).

Question 4

is there a gene that cause congenital diaphragmatic hernia?

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No: The answer is no, at least as far as we know in the common meaning of the question. Having said that, almost 50% of congenital diaphragmatic hernias occur in association with other anomalies (e.g. Major structural anomalies, chromosomal anomalies, genetic syndromes, etc.).

Question 5

is a diaphragmatic hernia  caused by trauma while in the womb?

Accepted Answer

No: It arises in a defect in the formation of the diaphragm during fetal development. Some defects are smaller than others & the guts may not herniate into the lung area until the birth of the child starts them swallowing air & pressurizing the belly.

Question 6

what is diaphragmatic hernia?

Accepted Answer

Hole in Diaphragm: The diaphragm is a thin muscle that separates the chest- from the abdominal cavity; a diaphragmatic hernia is a hole in this muscle.  By far, the most common type is a hiatal hernia, which is an enlargement of the normal hole in the diaphragm thru which the esophagus passes to enter into the abdomen.  The stomach may then slide up thru this hole, which can cause acid reflux.

Question 7

how serious is a diaphragmatic hernia?

Accepted Answer

Mostly not serious: The majority of diaphgramatic hernias are referred to as paraesophageal hernias, and the majority of these are small. Many individuals actually have small "hiatal" hernias and are asymptomatic from them. If the hernia, however, is large and symptomatic, then it can be serious causing obstruction or even necrosis of the organs herniated through the defect. This is less common though.

Question 8

what is a cogenital diaphragmatic hernia?

Accepted Answer

Hole in diaphragm: A baby with a congenital diaphragmatic hernia (cdh) is born with a hole in one side of the diaphragm. On the left side, the stomach, intestines, and spleen may be up in the chest. On the right, the liver and intestines may be up in the chest. Cdh can cause severe breathing problems in newborns from compression of the lungs by the herniated organs and inadequate development of the lungs themselves.

Question 9

when does a diaphragmatic hernia have to be repaired?

Accepted Answer

Early: Shortly after birth depending on the infants respiratory and cardiac function.

Question 10

when a boy has diaphragmatic hernia, what does it mean?

Accepted Answer

A hole...: ...In the diaphragm, present at birth, with bowel pushing into the chest through it. The major problem is that the lungs cannot develop properly with loops of intestine occupying the space where lungs need to be.

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