Newborn baby with scaphoid abdomen and respiratory difficulty. Which among the following is the most probable condition
Ans: c (Congenital diaphragmatic hernia) Ref: Nelson, 17th ed, p. 1354 & OP Ghai, 6th, ed,p. 168Diaphargmatic hernia should be suspected in any neonates who have severe respiratory distress and has a scaphoid abdomenCONGENITAL DIAPHRAGMATIC HERNIARetrosternal hernia (Morgagni hernia)* This hernia is situated anteriorly in the retrosternal area and occurs through the space between xiphoid and costal origin of diaphragm or foramen of Morgagni or space of Larrey* It is more common on right sideBochdalek hernia* It is situated posteriorly* It is more common on the left side* It is the commonest congenital hernia
Intestinal agenesis
Intestinal obstruction
Congenital diaphragmatic hernia
All of these
New Born Infants