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
Usually associated with polyhydramnios
Most commonly seen on left side
Moality associated with pulmonary hypoplasia
Pulmonary dilators markedly improve survival
Gastrointestinal tract