Late presentation of congenital diaphragmatic hernia. Report of five cases and review of the literature

Abstract

The late presentation of a congenital diaphragmatic hernia repre- sents an important diagnostic challenge. The presentation varies considerably and may lead to a wrong diagnosis with the risk of serious morbity and mortality. We report a series of cases with this rare congenital anomaly; we reviewed the various patterns of delayed presentation and discuss our experience in the diagnosis and treatment of these patients.

Keywords

• Hernia diafragmática de presentación tardia
• anomalías asociadas
• dificultad respiratoria
• vólvulo gástrico