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(Q79.0) Congenital diaphragmatic hernia
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203 021 in individuals diagnosis congenital diaphragmatic hernia confirmed
13 891 deaths with diagnosis congenital diaphragmatic hernia
7% mortality rate associated with the disease congenital diaphragmatic hernia
Diagnosis congenital diaphragmatic hernia is diagnosed Men are 2.86% more likely than Women
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Men receive the diagnosis congenital diaphragmatic hernia
7 358 (7.0 %)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis congenital diaphragmatic hernia
6 533 (6.6 %)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease congenital diaphragmatic hernia - Men and Women aged 0
In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-89
Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 90-95+Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 95+
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-94
Disease Features congenital diaphragmatic hernia
Absence or low individual and public risk
Congenital diaphragmatic hernia - what does this mean
Congenital diaphragmatic hernia is a birth defect in which the diaphragm, the muscle that separates the chest from the abdomen, does not form properly. this allows the abdominal organs to move into the chest, resulting in decreased lung development and other complications.
What happens during the disease - congenital diaphragmatic hernia
Congenital diaphragmatic hernia is caused by a defect in the diaphragm, the muscle that separates the chest from the abdomen. during fetal development, the diaphragm fails to form completely, allowing abdominal organs to move into the chest cavity. this can cause compression of the lungs, leading to breathing difficulties and other complications.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
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Treatment and Medical Assistance
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25 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Congenital diaphragmatic hernia - Prevention
The primary prevention of congenital diaphragmatic hernia is to ensure that pregnant women receive proper pre-natal care, including regular check-ups, to help identify any potential risks. additionally, women should take folic acid supplements prior to and during pregnancy to help reduce the risk of having a baby with a congenital diaphragmatic hernia.