Congenital Diaphragmatic Eventration in the Neonatal Period: Systematic Review of the Literature and Report of a Rare Case Presenting with Gastrointestinal Disorders.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The term congenital diaphragmatic eventration (CDE) refers to an anatomical abnormality of the diaphragm. It is a very rare condition; however, early and prompt diagnosis is of very great importance due to possible life-threatening complications. Most severely affected patients are neonates, usually presented with respiratory distress symptoms. The aim of this study was to systematically review the existing literature and to consolidate data on CDE in neonates as well as to report a case of a neonate with congenital diaphragmatic eventration of the left hemidiaphragm and clinical signs and symptoms of the gastrointestinal tract.

Methods

An electronic search of the PubMed and Scopus databases was performed regarding studies evaluating the clinical presentation, dia

SUBMITTER: Konstantinidi A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10443257 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature