Heart on the left, diaphragm on the right: A case of congenital diaphragmatic eventration

Clin Case Rep. 2021 Nov 22;9(11):e05068. doi: 10.1002/ccr3.5068. eCollection 2021 Nov.

Abstract

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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