Congenital diaphragmatic hernia
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(Redirected from Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia)
| Congenital diaphragmatic hernia | ||
|---|---|---|
| ICD-10 code: | Q79.0 | |
| ICD-9 code: | 756.6 | |
Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia (CDH) is a congenital abnormality that is often life-threatening. It involves three major defects.
- A failure of the diaphragm to completely close during development
- Herniation of the abdominal contents into the chest
- Pulmonary Hypoplasia
