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Indian Journal of Surgery
Medknow Publications on behalf of Association of Surgeons of India
ISSN: 0972-2068
Vol. 67, No. 6, 2005, pp. 327-329
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Bioline Code: is05098
Full paper language: English
Document type: Research Article
Document available free of charge
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Indian Journal of Surgery, Vol. 67, No. 6, 2005, pp. 327-329
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Case Report- Megaesophagus in congenital diaphragmatic hernia
Prakash M, Ninan Z, Avirat V, Madhavan N, Mohammed JS
Abstract
A newborn with megaesophagus associated with a left sided congenital diaphragmatic hernia is reported. This is an under recognized condition associated with herniation of the stomach into the chest and results in chronic morbidity with impairment of growth due to severe gastro esophageal reflux and feed intolerance. The infant was treated successfully by repair of the diaphragmatic hernia and subsequently by fundoplication. The megaesophagus associated with diaphragmatic hernia may not require surgical correction in the absence of severe symptoms.
Keywords
Congenital diaphragmatic hernia, megaesophagus
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