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. 1992 Jun;68(800):445–448. doi: 10.1136/pgmj.68.800.445

The late presentation of postero-lateral congenital diaphragmatic hernias.

N D Heaton 1, G Adam 1, E R Howard 1
PMCID: PMC2399362  PMID: 1437924

Abstract

Four patients presenting after the neonatal period with a combination of respiratory and gastro-intestinal symptoms and signs which point to the diagnosis of congenital postero-lateral diaphragmatic hernias are discussed. Late presentation is more common than previously acknowledged. Early correct diagnosis and treatment are associated with an excellent clinical outcome.

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