Congenital Diaphragmatic Eventration (DE) requires a prompt diagnosis to avert the potentially life-threatening complications. Herein, a 5-month-old male presented with recurrent respiratory infections due to a right-sided diaphragmatic eventration. Misdiagnosed from previous medical visits, timely surgical intervention by thoracoscopic plication of the diaphragm was crucial for our patient's survival.
Keywords: congenital abnormalities; diaphragmatic eventration; malformation; pediatric infection.
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