Abstract
Twelve cases of congenital diaphragmatic hernia in children are analysed and the surgical approach is discussed. The use of the thoraco-abdominal incision for reduction and repair of the hernia is recommended in all except the neonates.
Similar content being viewed by others
References
Baffes TG: Diaphragmatic hernia.In Pediatric Surgery. 2nd Edition, Vol. 1 (ed) WT Mustard et al. Year Book Medical Publishers, Chicago, 1969, p 342.
Grmoljez PF, Lewis JE: Congenital diaphragmatic hernia Bochdalek type. Amer J Surg 132: 744 1976.
Harberg FJ, Meagher D, Welchter S, Harris F: Congenital anomalies of the diaphragm. Am J Surg 132: 747, 1976.
Osebold WR, Soper RT: Congenital diaphragmatic hernia past infancy. Am J Surgery, 131: 748 1976
Singh BP, Kumar P, Ram S: Right-sided congenital diaphragmatic hernia. Indian J Pediat 44: 322, 1977.
Wolley MM: Congenital posterolateral diaphragmatic hernia. Surg Clin N Am 56: 317,1976
Author information
Authors and Affiliations
Rights and permissions
About this article
Cite this article
Tata, H.R., Bidari, E.R. Diaphragmatic hernia in children. Indian J Pediatr 47, 151–155 (1980). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02822883
Issue Date:
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02822883