1Assistant Professor, Shivparvathi Mandradiar Institute of Health Science
2Principal, Shivparvathi Mandradiar Institute of Health Science
3Professor, Shivparvathi Mandradiar Institute of Health Science
Online published on 2 March, 2026.
Congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) is a posterolateral defect of the diaphragm that causes passage of the abdominal viscera into the thorax. The mediastinum is displaced to the opposite side, the lungs are hypo plastic and their arterioles are abnormal leading to pulmonary hyperplasia & pulmonary hypertension. This case report summarizes the challenges of diagnosing congenital diaphragmatic hernia, associated etiologies and prognosis and nursing care of congenital diaphragmatic hernia.
Congenital diaphragmatic hernia, Pulmonary hypertension, Pulmonary hyperplasia
