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Diaphragmatic hernia

Alternative Names: Hernia - diaphragmatic; Congenital hernia of the diaphragm Symptoms: 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) Signs and tests: The pregnant mother may have shown signs of polyhydramnios (excessive amounts of amniotic fluid). Fetal ultrasound may show abdominal contents in the chest cavity. Text Continues Below 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) A chest X-ray may show abdominal organs in chest cavity.

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