Question 1

are there any long-term consequences of having a congenital diaphragmatic hernia if it is fixed right away?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Small, isolated defects that are accidentally discovered usually carry no long-term significance. However, congenital diaphragmatic hernia that is symptomatic may be associated with secondary effects on the heart and lung that can persist, even if the defect is closed promptly. Also, some cases of congenital diaphragmatic hernia are associated with other anomalies.

Question 2

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.

Question 3

how do doctors treat a diaphragmatic hernia?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Depends on what you are asking. Surgery for a newborn or child with a defect? Adult with hiatal hernia? Some can be performed laparoscopic as in adult hiatal hernias. Larger birth defects may need biologic material to replace the defect.  Newborns may have lung issues that need to be addressed after surgery.

Question 4

what does it mean that my baby has a diaphragmatic hernia?

Accepted Answer

Defect in muscle: A diaphragmatic hernia is a hole in the diaphragm muscle or lack of formation of the muscle. This allows abdominal organs to move into the chest cavity. This hinders formation and growth of the lungs. Ventilator support  may be required then surgery.

Question 5

how do you find  a diaphragmatic hernia  in a baby? can it be diagnosed before delivery?

Accepted Answer

Yes : Prenatal ultrasound routinely looks for congenital diaphragm hernia. Ask your OB about it at your next visit.

Question 6

is there a gene that cause congenital diaphragmatic hernia?

Accepted Answer

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 7

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 8

what causes diaphragmatic hernia?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

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 10

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.

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