All are true about congenital diaphragmatic hernia except _____________
Congenital diaphragmatic hernia(CDH) occurs when the diaphragm muscle -- the muscle that separates the chest from the abdomen -- fails to close during prenatal development, and the contents from the abdomen (stomach, intestines and/or liver) migrate into the chest through this hole. Reference: GHAI Essential pediatrics, 8th edition
Gastrointestinal tract
Usually associated with polyhydramnios
Most commonly seen on left side
Moality associated with pulmonary hypoplasia
Pulmonary dilators markedly improve survival
Pulmonary dilators markedly improve survival