LATE PRESENTATION OF CONGENITAL DIAPHRAGMATIC HERNIA IN ADULTS: “OUR EXPERIENCE”
Journal Title: Journal of Evidence Based Medicine and Healthcare - Year 2015, Vol 2, Issue 27
Abstract
Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia (CDH) usually presents with respiratory distress in the neonatal period. Late onset CDH is less common and is associated with a wide range of clinical symptoms. The authors report two cases with late presentation of congenital diaphragmatic hernia. Two previously healthy patients presented to the hospital with vague gastrointestinal and cardio respiratory symptoms and were investigated with chest radiographs and computed tomographic scans of thorax which suggested the diagnosis of Diaphragmatic Hernia. Contents of the hernia (viz. spleen and bowel loops in the first case and omentum in the other case) were reduced and mesh repair was done. Post-operative recovery was uneventful. These cases throw light on the diagnostic challenges of this disease due to its diverse clinical presentation, the importance of prompt diagnosis and intervention. Early correct diagnosis and treatment are associated with an excellent clinical outcome.
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Tejeswi S. Gutti, Savitha Karlwad
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- DOI 10.18410/jebmh/2015/578
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