<unk>  is a congenital anomaly that occurs due to failure of the diaphragm to close leading to herniation of the abdominal content into the thoracic cavity leading to pulmonary hypoplasia. It most commonly presents in the neonates as respiratory distress. It is classified according to the site of herniation into anterior, posterolateral, and hiatal<unk> . It can cause complications in both the GIT and the cardiopulmonary circulation. It can be diagnosed antenatally in the week 24 and after birth, it is apparent on chest x-ray. The mainstay of treatment is surgical correction which must be done when the infant is completely stabilized.
Diaphragmatic hernia
Subphrenic abscess
Traumatic diaphragmatic hernia
Diaphragmatic eventration
Traumatic abdominal wall hernia
Chylothorax
Retroperitoneal hematoma
Urinothorax