Abstract
A female neonate with bilateral congenital posterolateral diaphragmatic hernia is presented. The correct diagnosis was established only after repair of the left hemidiaphragm. Repair of the right hemidiaphragm failed to prevent a downhill course with progressive respiratory failure which led to her death. This extremely rare anomaly is discussed in view of the complex embryological development of the diaphragm.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 56-57 |
Number of pages | 2 |
Journal | American Journal of Perinatology |
Volume | 3 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 1986 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health
- Obstetrics and Gynecology