Clinical challenges and management of late presenting congenital diaphragmatic hernia mimicking tension pneumothorax in a child: a case report and review of literatures

Abstract Background Congenital diaphragmatic hernia(CDH) is a rare congenital anomaly characterized by herniation of abdominal contents into thoracic cavity through a defect in diaphragm. While commonly diagnosed prenatally or in neonatal period, late-presenting CDH can occur and may mimic other tho...

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Published in:	International Journal of Emergency Medicine
Main Authors:	Ashagre Gebremichael, Wintana Tesfaye
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	BMC 2024-10-01
Subjects:	Congenital diaphragmatic hernia Tension pneumothorax Case report Surgical repair Respiratory distress
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.1186/s12245-024-00741-y