Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia - Dr. Bhavesh Doshi, Pediatric Surgeon

Case No. 25: Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia

• Results from developmental defect of the diaphragm leading to the protrusion of abdominal content into the thoracic cavity.
• It’s a physiological emergency. Not a surgical emergency.
• It leads to persistent Pulmonary hypertension and lung hypoplasia.
• Bag and mask ventilation should be avoided.
• Surgery is performed after the child maintains saturation well and Pulmonary hypertension is under control.
• Thoracoscopic repair of Diaphragmatic hernia gives very good results.