Delayed Presentation of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia with Acute Respiratory Distress: Challenges in Diagnosis and Management
Joint Authors
Hon, Kam Lun
Fung, Ronald C. M.
Leung, Alexander K. C.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2020, Issue 2020 (31 Dec. 2020), pp.1-3, 3 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2020-07-26
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Delayed presentation of congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) with acute respiratory distress beyond the newborn period may poise challenges in diagnosis and management.
We report a 3-month-old infant who presented with acute-onset respiratory distress and left congenital diaphragmatic hernia that was relieved with thoracoscopic repair.
CDH must be differentiated from pneumothorax or pulmonary cyst.
Erroneous diagnosis and treatment with thoracocentesis could be disastrous.
Pediatricians and surgeons must be aware of this condition to allow early diagnosis and expeditious management.
Subcutaneous emphysema should not be misdiagnosed as pneumothorax and management is expectant.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Hon, Kam Lun& Fung, Ronald C. M.& Leung, Alexander K. C.. 2020. Delayed Presentation of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia with Acute Respiratory Distress: Challenges in Diagnosis and Management. Case Reports in Pediatrics،Vol. 2020, no. 2020, pp.1-3.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Hon, Kam Lun…[et al.]. Delayed Presentation of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia with Acute Respiratory Distress: Challenges in Diagnosis and Management. Case Reports in Pediatrics No. 2020 (2020), pp.1-3.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Hon, Kam Lun& Fung, Ronald C. M.& Leung, Alexander K. C.. Delayed Presentation of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia with Acute Respiratory Distress: Challenges in Diagnosis and Management. Case Reports in Pediatrics. 2020. Vol. 2020, no. 2020, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1150650
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1150650