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Diaphragmatic hernia
Diaphragmatic hernia is a medical condition in which the stomach protrudes up through a defect in the diaphragm, the respiratory muscle that separates the lungs from the contents of the abdomen.
Dr. Robert Kwok reviewed this
35 year experience in Pediatrics
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Baby 0-2 | Common | ||||
Preteen 6-13 | Common | ||||
Teenager 14-18 | Common | ||||
Young adult 19-40 | Very common | ||||
Middle-aged adult 41-60 | Very common |
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What is diaphragmatic hernia?
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What causes diaphragmatic hernia?
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How serious is a diaphragmatic hernia?
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What is a cogenital diaphragmatic hernia?
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When does a diaphragmatic hernia have to be repaired?
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When a boy has diaphragmatic hernia, what does it mean?
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There anyone you know had diaphragmatic hernia as a teen?
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Cogenital diaphragmatic hernia, can you give me more info?
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Which organs get affected when a diaphragmatic hernia occurs?
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When are congenital diaphragmatic hernias typically detected?
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What is the definition or description of: Diaphragmatic hernia?
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When a diaphragmatic hernia occurs what is actually happening to the organs?
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Should a diaphragmatic hernia be operated on even if it is small in an adult?
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What is the oldest age anyone has lived if he or she has congential diaphragmatic hernia?
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How do doctors treat a diaphragmatic hernia?
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What does it mean that my baby has a diaphragmatic hernia?
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How do you find a diaphragmatic hernia in a baby? Can it be diagnosed before delivery?
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What is the treatment for diaphragmatic hernia?
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What is surgical management of patient having diaphragmatic hernia?
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What is a congenital diaphragmatic hernia?
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How to treat diaphragmatic hernia in fetus?
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How does ecmo help with congenital diaphragmatic hernias?
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Can a diaphragmatic hernia be caused by trauma while in utero?
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Do you think I should be worried, diaphragmatic hernia scar pain?
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Can a already fixed diaphragmatic hernia cause later on respiratory problems?
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Why is the mortality so high for babies with congenital diaphragmatic hernias?
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Please explain if it is possible for a baby to die from congenital diaphragmatic hernia?
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Does having a congenital diaphragmatic hernia predispose your child to any other diseases?
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Are there any long-term consequences of having a congenital diaphragmatic hernia if it is fixed right away?
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What are the best diaphragmatic hernia hospitals and doctors in the usa?
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