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Diaphragmatic Hernia
Health Encyclopedia: Diaphragmatic Hernia
Hernia - diaphragmatic; Congenital hernia of the diaphragm
Prevention
There in no known prevention for this condition.
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Expert & Community Posts
Hiatal Hernia
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Dr. Eisner Answers your GERD Questions: Surgery for Hiatal Hernia
By Todd Eisner , Health ExpertMy doctor has recommended that I have my hiatal hernia repaired. I am waiting to see a surgeon. Is... Read more »
GERD Questions: Hiatal Hernia and Schatzki's ring
By Todd Eisner , Health ExpertI suffer from reflux, underwent an upper GI series, and have been told that I have a paraesophageal... Read more »
Breathe Easier with Diaphragmatic Breathing
By Jane M. Martin , Health ExpertLast time we talked about pursed lip breathing for COPD - what it is, and why it helps when... Read more »
Health Guide
Diaphragmatic hernia
......diaphragmatic; Congenital hernia of the diaphragm Causes, incidence, and risk factors A diaphragmatic hernia is caused by the improper fusion of structures during fetal... Read more »Diaphragmatic hernia repair: congenital
......development, and thus interferes with breathing after the infant is born. The incidence of congenital diaphragmatic hernia is approximately 1 in 2,000 births, and boys are more commonly... Read more »Diaphragmatic hernia
...Alternative Names Hernia - diaphragmatic; Congenital hernia of the diaphragm Treatment A diaphragmatic hernia is a surgical emergency. The abdominal organs must be replaced into... Read more »Diaphragmatic hernia repair: congenital
Expectations after surgery Diaphragmatic hernia is a life-threatening condition that requires surgery as soon as symptoms develop, usually in the first 24 hours of life. The outcome depends... Read more »Diaphragmatic hernia repair: congenital
Risks Risks for any anesthesia include the following: Reactions to medications Problems breathing Risks for any surgery include the following: Bleeding ... Read more »Images
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Q&A: Is hiatal hernia surgery needed if Nexium works?
October 02, 2008Dr. Paul G. Donahue answers a reader's question about whether or not to still consider having hiatal hernia surgery if Nexium has eliminated the... Read summary »
Acid reflux may be caused by hiatal hernia
September 26, 2008Experts say that acid reflux sufferers whose symptoms include difficulty swallowing and the feeling of a lump in the stomach may be suffering from a... Read summary »
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