DIAPHRAGMATIC HERNIA

CAUSES

• Caused by the improper joining of structures during devolpment
• abdominal organs such as the stomach, small intestine, spleen, part of the liver
• And the kidney appear in the chest cavity.
• The lung tissue on the affected side is thus not allowed to completely develop.

SYMPTOMS

• Severe breathing difficulty almost develops shortly after the baby is born.
• Bluish colored skin due to lack of oxygen.
• Rapid breathing (tachypnea)
• Fast heart rate.

TREATMENT

• A diaphragmatic hernia is an emergency that requires surgery.
• The infant will need breathing support until he or she recovers from surgery.
• Some infants are placed on a heart/lung bypass machine.
• The outcome of surgery depends on how the baby's lungs have developed.
• Usually the outlook is very good for infants who have enough lung tissue.

PREVENTION

• There is no prevention.
• Possible complications are Lung infections, and Other congenital problems.