Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Specialists in Janpath, Delhi
Congenital diaphragmatic hernia is a birth defect in which an opening in the diaphragm allows abdominal organs such as the stomach, intestines, and liver to mov…
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Causes of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
Congenital diaphragmatic hernia results from incomplete fusion of the diaphragm during fetal development between roughly the eighth and tenth week of gestation, allowing abdominal contents to herniate into the thoracic cavity. In most cases the cause is unknown and the defect occurs sporadically, though a minority of cases are linked to chromosomal abnormalities, genetic syndromes, or environmental exposures during pregnancy. A family history of the condition modestly increases risk in subsequent pregnancies.