Diaphragmatic hernia
Diaphragmatic hernia is a defect or hole in the diaphragm that allows the abdominal contents to move into the chest cavity. Treatment is usually surgical.

Types
Congenital diaphragmatic hernia
Morgagnis hernia
Bochdalek hernia
Hiatal hernia
Iatrogenic diaphragmatic hernia
Traumatic diaphragmatic hernia

Signs and symptoms
A scaphoid abdomen (sucked inwards) may be the presenting symptom in a newborn.

Diagnosis
Diagnosis can be made by either CT or X-ray.

Treatment
Treatment for a diaphragmatic hernia usually involves surgery, with acute injuries often repaired with monofilament permanent sutures.

Other animals
Peritoneopericardial diaphragmatic hernia is a type of hernia more common in other mammals. This is usually treated with surgery.

References
Bibliography
Eren S, Ciris F (2005). "Diaphragmatic hernia: diagnostic approaches with review of the literature". Eur J Radiol. 54 (3): 448–59. doi:10.1016/j.ejrad.2004.09.008. PMID 15899350.


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