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Clinical presentation of congenital diaphragmatic hernia in adults.
| Morgagni (%) | Bochdalek (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| Asymptomatic | 28 | 14 |
| Pulmonary symptoms | 36 | 37 |
| Pain/pressure∗ | 37 | 69 |
| Obstruction | 20 | 39 |
| Dysphagia | 3 | 3 |
| Strangulated | 0 | 28 |
| Bleeding | 1 | 4 |
| Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) | 1 | 4 |
| Other (HTN, fatigue, indigestion) | 1 | 9 |
| Symptoms for less than 1 month | 28 | 47 |
∗Located in chest or abdomen, not related to obstruction/strangulation.
