What is not true regarding Bochdalek hernia?
A Bochdalek hernia is one of two forms of a congenital diaphragmatic hernia , the other form being Morgagni hernia. A Bochdalek hernia is a congenital abnormality in which an opening exists in the infant's diaphragm, allowing normally intra-abdominal organs (paicularly the stomach and intestines) to protrude into the thoracic cavity. In the majority of patients, the affected lung will be deformed , and the resulting lung compression can be life-threatening. Bochdalek hernias occur more commonly on the posterior left side (85%, versus right side 15%) Ref - Internet
Early respiratory distress leading to early diagnosis and treatment are good prognostic sign
Stomach and transverse colon are commonest content to herniate
Diagnosed prenatally by ultrasound
Common on left posterior side
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