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[Later age diaphragmatic hernia].

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Surgery
  • Neonatology
  • Gastroenterology

Background:

  • Congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) is typically diagnosed neonatally.
  • Late presentation of CDH with non-specific symptoms is rare but occurs.

Observation:

  • A study analyzed 12 children with late-presenting CDH (ages 9 months to 6 years).
  • Symptoms ranged from asymptomatic to mild respiratory/gastrointestinal issues, or acute abdomen presentations.
  • Seven patients had associated malformations.

Findings:

  • All 12 patients underwent successful surgical repair, involving repositioning and diaphragmatic plasty.
  • Two patients required reoperation due to diaphragmatic relaxation or subsequent cardiac surgery.

Implications:

  • CDH can present insidiously with chronic, non-specific symptoms.
  • Surgical intervention is advised for all CDH cases, including asymptomatic ones, to avert life-threatening events.