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Are there any non-surgical treatments available for congenital diaphragmatic hernias?

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No: These type of hernias can be very serious. They are surgical problems. Anyone who suggests otherwise is wrong. There is an old saying which goes "the treatment of a surgical disease is surgery". This applies here.

Answered 2/22/2012

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Dr. Jason Adler answered

Specializes in Pediatric Critical Care

Requires surgery: Surgery is required to treat congenital diaphragmatic hernias. The surgery occurs either through a scope that the surgeon inserts into the body or after an incision is made in order for the surgeon to visualize the area to repair. A few highly specialized centers may offer experimental fetal interventions. One example of this is balloon tracheal occlusion.

Answered 10/3/2016

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