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Congenital diaphragmatic hernia CT
Introduction
Overview
Overview
CT findings include diaphragm discontinuity and herniation of large and small bowel as well as intrabdominal solid organs. In cases of Morgagni’s Hernia, the liver, mesenteric fat, and the bowel can be seen herniating through.
CT
CT
CT scan findings:[1]
- Diaphragm discontinuity
- Herniation of large and small bowel and intrabdominal solid organs
- The liver, mesenteric fat, and the bowel can be seen herniating through in cases of Morgagni’s Hernia
References
References
- ↑ Sodhi KS, Virmani V, Sandhu MS, Khandelwal N (2015). “Multi detector CT Imaging of Abdominal and Diaphragmatic Hernias: Pictorial Essay”. Indian J Surg. 77 (2): 104–10. doi:10.1007/s12262-012-0736-9. PMC 4484534. PMID 26139963.
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