PubMed · 4867496
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R J Blattner. 1968. Hiatal hernia.. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0022-3476(68)80220-3
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Giant Meckel's diverticulum is a very rare lesion and its association with a congenital diaphragmatic hernia has not been reported previously. We report a case of newborn with a giant Meckel's diverticulum and congenital diaphragmatic hernia. A large round atypical air-filled bowel segment was found by chest radiography preoperatively, and a giant Meckel's diverticulum was located within the left hemithorax during surgery.
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Recurrent congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) is a well-known complication, but one that has not been examined systematically. Review of the literature shows a varied incidence as well as a myriad of treatment strategies. Evaluation of the available data is made more difficult by lack of standardized repair techniques and comparable patient groups. As an increasing number of diaphragmatic hernia patients survive the newborn period, a study of the true incidence of recurrent diaphragmatic hernia, its etiologic factors, and the methods of repair is essential to prevent and treat this problem.