Synchronous ipsilateral Bochdalek and Morgagni diaphragmatic hernias: a case report

J Pediatr Surg. 2011 Dec;46(12):2383-6. doi: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2011.09.062.

Abstract

The etiology of congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) is unknown. Phenotypic patterns of CDH defects provide clues about normal diaphragm development and the pathophysiology of CDH. We report a case of a patient who was diagnosed with CDH postnatally and was found on imaging to have simultaneous Bochdalek and Morgagni hernias on the right side. During the operative repair of these defects, an additional left-sided Morgagni-type defect was also found. To the best of our knowledge, this form of CDH has not been previously reported.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adrenal Glands / surgery
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use
  • Diaphragm / embryology
  • Female
  • Hernia, Diaphragmatic / classification
  • Hernia, Diaphragmatic / diagnostic imaging
  • Hernia, Diaphragmatic / embryology
  • Hernia, Diaphragmatic / pathology
  • Hernia, Diaphragmatic / surgery
  • Hernias, Diaphragmatic, Congenital*
  • Herniorrhaphy
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Infant, Premature
  • Infant, Premature, Diseases / embryology
  • Infant, Premature, Diseases / pathology
  • Infant, Premature, Diseases / surgery*
  • Infant, Small for Gestational Age
  • Kidney / surgery
  • Liver / surgery
  • Lymphangioma, Cystic / diagnostic imaging
  • Lymphangioma, Cystic / embryology
  • Morphogenesis
  • Pneumonia / drug therapy
  • Pneumonia / etiology
  • Pneumonia / therapy
  • Postoperative Complications / drug therapy
  • Postoperative Complications / therapy
  • Respiration Disorders / etiology
  • Respiration, Artificial
  • Surgical Mesh
  • Ultrasonography, Prenatal

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents