Diaphragmatic Surgeries

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Diaphragmatic Surgeries

What is diaphragmatic surgery?

Congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) repair is surgery to close an opening or space in a baby's diaphragm. This opening is called a hernia. It is a rare type of birth defect. Congenital means the problem is present at birth.

What is diaphragmatic hernia treatment?

A diaphragmatic hernia repair requires surgery. Surgery is done to place the abdominal organs into the proper position and repair the opening in the diaphragm. The infant will need breathing support during the recovery period.

What is diaphragmatic disease?

Diaphragmatic paralysis is the loss of muscular power and can arise from either weakness of the muscle itself or damage to its nerve supply. Depending on the severity of the paralysis and whether it is unilateral or bilateral, patients can have varied clinical manifestations.

What causes diaphragm problems?

Causes of diseases of the diaphragm vary, but they are usually a result of problems with the anatomy or the neurologic system, such as Congenital defects, which happen at birth and have no known cause. Acquired defects, which occur as the result of an injury, accident, or surgery. Stroke.