What is a cogenital diaphragmatic hernia?

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.

Hernia of diaphragm: A congenital diaphragmatic hernia is an opening in the diaphragm muscle that allows the abdominal organs to creep into the chest and affect the formation of fetal lungs. Growth of lungs is affected and this may gravely affect prognosis.