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Published in: The Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology of India 1/2021

01-02-2021 | Laparotomy | Case Report

Maternal Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia First Manifesting in Pregnancy: A Case Report

Authors: Geetanjali Katageri, G. Vishwanath, Ashalata Mallapur, Bhavuray Teli, B. S. Suhas

Published in: The Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology of India | Issue 1/2021

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Congenital diaphragmatic hernia is a relatively uncommon congenital anomaly, with the diagnosis usually made antenatally by ultrasonography or soon after birth because of respiratory distress in the baby. However, individuals remaining asymptomatic for prolonged periods and only manifesting later have been reported [1]. Congenital diaphragmatic hernia complicating pregnancy is extremely rare, with only 56 cases reported in the literature. The neonatal mortality is reported to be 19% and the maternal mortality 6% [1]. We present a case who presented acutely in the third trimester of pregnancy. …
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Title
Maternal Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia First Manifesting in Pregnancy: A Case Report
Authors
Geetanjali Katageri
G. Vishwanath
Ashalata Mallapur
Bhavuray Teli
B. S. Suhas
Publication date
01-02-2021
Publisher
Springer India
Published in
The Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology of India / Issue 1/2021
Print ISSN: 0971-9202
Electronic ISSN: 0975-6434
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s13224-020-01364-y

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