Congenital diaphragmatic hernia presenting as tension hydropneumothorax: surgical dilemma
Year: 2024
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: Introduction: Congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) most commonly seen on the left side, presenting usually in neonates and infants with respiratory distress. Importance: CDH presenting as tension hydropneumothorax requiring urgent intercostal chest tube drainage (ICD) and subsequently inducing the injury to the herniated bowel and lung, is not an uncommon event, rarely reported in toddlers as well as its management. Case presentation: Two such rare cases of CDH presenting with tension hydropneumothorax requiring ICD insertion and their consequences have been discussed here. Clinical discussion: CDH can present later in life due to consequent recurrent bronchopneumonia and failure to thrive. Conclusion: Clinical history and clinical judgement can only aid the surgeon in avoiding such confusing clinical scenarios.
Source: Annals of Medicine and Surgery
Author: Jayalaxmi Shripati Aihole
Institution: Indira Gandhi Institute of Child Health
Language: English
Subfield: Surgery
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $1,850
OpenAlex ID: W4405712012