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Is having a bochdalek hernia inherited, if so from the mom or dads side?

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Dr. James Cummings answered

Specializes in Neonatology

Multifactorial: Bochdalek hernia, a type of diaphragmatic hernia, is thought to be multifactorial in nature, meaning that there is both a genetic predisposition and an inciting environmental "trigger". While the genetic predisposition may be inherited, it is unclear from which side, mother or father, is involved.

Answered 11/22/2013

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Dr. Nikolaos Zacharias answered

Specializes in Maternal-Fetal Medicine

Unknown.: Geneticists are currently trying to pinpoint the most common mutations reasponsible for cdh - nobody knows for sure what all the possible genetic underpinnings are at this time.

Answered 2/11/2012

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