CONGENITAL DIAPHRAGMATIC HERNIA DIAGNOSED IN AN INFANT

Dr. Ravi Verma, Dr. Chandan Bhatia and Dr. Shikha Bhatia*

ABSTRACT

Congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) is the herniation of the abdominal contents through congenital diaphragmatic defect. It is of variable severity and may be associated with high mortality due to pulmonary hypoplasia and pulmonary vascular changes. It can be diagnosed antenatally with improved diagnostic methods. However, undiagnosed cases may present with the cough and failure to thrive in postnatal period. These cases are evaluated with the help of chest x ray supplemented with cross sectional imaging methods. The surgical repair of the defect in the neonatal period has improved the prognosis in these patients. In this report we illustrate the imaging features of congenital diaphragmatic hernia of Bochdalek type in an infant.

Keywords: Congenital diaphragmatic hernia, Bochdalek type, pulmonary hypoplasia, infant.