Congenital diaphragmatic hernia

Congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) is a posterolateral defect of the diaphragm that allows passage of abdominal viscera into the thorax, leading to respiratory insufficiency and persistent pulmonary hypertension with high mortality.

Splenic rupture

A breach of the capsule of the spleen.


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16488674
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Congenital diaphragmatic hernia presenting as splenic rupture in an adult.
Robb BW, Reed MF.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2006;81(3):e9-10.
We present the case of a 66-year-old man with a congenital diaphragmatic hernia and splenic rupture.