Congenital Diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) is a condition characterized by a defect in the
diaphragm leading to protrusion of abdominal contents into the thoracic cavity interfering
with normal development of the lungs. The defect may range from a small aperture in the
posterior muscle rim to complete absence of diaphragm. The pathophysiology of CDH is a
combination of lung hypoplasia and immaturity associated with persistent pulmonary
hypertension of newborn (PPHN) and cardiac dysfunction. Prenatal assessment of lung to …

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