- ISSN: 1999-7086
- E-ISSN: 1999-7094
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oa Profound congenital diaphragmatic hernia with thoracic renal ectopia in an adolescent: A case report
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المؤلفون:
Shubh Mehta1
, Prashant Mehta1, Anshul Bhadania1, Khush Jasani1, Nourhan Kanso2 and Darsh Parekh1
- Source: Journal of Emergency Medicine, Trauma and Acute Care, Volume 2024, Issue 4, أغسطس ٢٠٢٤, 22
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ملخص
Introduction: Congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) is a rare, potentially life-threatening condition characterized by abdominal organs protruding into the thoracic cavity due to diaphragmatic abnormality.
Presentation of Case: The 13-year-old male from Ahmedabad presented with increasingly worsening dyspnea and intermittent left-sided chest discomfort, diagnosed with a left-sided CDH involving the entire kidney, bowel loops, left splenic flexure, and pancreatic tail, undergoing successful exploratory laparotomy and closure of the defect with an uneventful recovery.
Discussion: CDH, typically detected shortly after birth, could manifest with varied symptoms and was associated with life-threatening conditions but, in some cases, remained unidentified until adulthood, with potential risk factors including maternal factors and alternatives in diagnosis encompassing various thoracic conditions.
Conclusion: The diaphragmatic defect requiressurgical management, highlighting the importance of safe surgical techniques and contributing to the limited documentation of cases in Gujarat, India.
