Diaphragmatic hernia

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Diaphragm	Diaphragm and lungs	Diaphragmatic hernia repair - series	Digestive system
Infant diaphragmatic hernia

Hernia - diaphragmatic; Congenital hernia of the diaphragm

• severe breathing difficulty
• bluish coloration of the skin due to lack of oxygen
• fast breathing (tachypnea) asymmetry of the chest wall
• fast heart rate (tachycardia)

The pregnant mother may have shown signs of polyhydramnios (excessive amounts of amniotic fluid). Fetal ultrasound may show abdominal contents in the chest cavity.

Examination of the infant shows:

• chest movements asymmetric with breathing
• breath sounds absent on the affected side
• bowel sounds heard in the chest
• concave abdomen that feels less full on examination by touch (palpation)

Review Date: 08/23/2005
Reviewed By: John Goldenring, MD, MPH, Department of Pediatrics, Children's Hospital, San Diego, CA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.