ISSN:
1437-9813
Keywords:
Diaphragmatic eventration
;
Diaphragmatic hernia
;
Phrenic palsy
;
Prenatal diagnosis
;
Fetal ultrasonography
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Abstract A rare prenatal case of congenital diaphragmatic eventration is reported. Fixed elevation of the right hemidiaphragm since the early fetal period suggests irreversibility of the eventration. A rationale for early surgical plication in symptomatic congenital eventration is proposed.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF01686016