Abstract

VELAZQUEZ PENA, Salvadora et al. Diaphragmatic Hernia in the Newborn. ccm [online]. 2015, vol.19, n.3, pp. 548-555. ISSN 1560-4381.

A diaphragmatic hernia is a relatively rare condition with an abnormal elevation of the intact diaphragm. A newborn, of 41 weeks of gestation, without prenatal diagnosis of congenital malformation was presented; cesarean delivery was done in “Carlos M. de Céspedes” provincial hospital. Endotraqueal intubation and mechanical ventilation were required. Chest radiography showed diaphragmatic hernia, the patient was stabilized and referred to the Regional Neonatal Surgery Center.  Sonographic scan was done and right thoracotomy, diaphragmatic hernia was found. The patient was operated on again in the next 48 hours; a yeyunal perforation was done and closed. The post operatory evolution was satisfactory.

Keywords : diaphragmatic hernia; diaphragmatic plication; pneumoperitoneum; diaphragmatic hernia; diaphragmatic dysgenesis.

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