Meaning Diaphragmatic hernia
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Diaphragmatic hernia


Passage of a loop of bowel through the diaphragm muscle. This type of hernia occurs as the bowel from the abdomen protrudes (herniates) upward through the diaphragm into the chest (thoracic) cavity.
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Diaphragmatic hernia


Protrusion of abdominal structures into the Thorax as a result of congenital or traumatic defects in the Respiratory Diaphragm.
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Diaphragmatic hernia


The type of Diaphragmatic Hernia caused by Trauma or injury, usually to the Abdomen.
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