case of diaphragmatic hernia

ABSTRACT

Congenital diaphragmatic hernia is a rare condition addressed in the medical literature as a surgical problem. It is usually a disorder of the newborns, equally occurring in males and females. There are 3 basic types of congenital diaphragmatic hernia the posterolateral Bochdalek hernia, the anterior Morgagni hernia, and the hiatus hernia. This is a presentation of a newborn with congenital diaphragmatic hernia and a favorable outcome after surgical repair