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Hernia diafragmática - Información general

Nombres alternativos

Hernia congénita del diafragma; Hernia del diafragma

Definición:

Es una anomalía congénita en la cual hay una abertura anormal en el diafragma, el músculo que ayuda a la persona a respirar. Esta abertura permite que parte de los órganos abdominales se trasladen al área del tórax.

Causas, incidencia y factores de riesgo:

Una hernia diafragmática es causada por una unión inapropiada de estructuras durante el desarrollo fetal. Como resultado, los órganos abdominales como el estómago, el intestino delgado, el bazo, parte del hígado y el riñón aparecen en la cavidad torácica. De esta manera, al tejido pulmonar del lado afectado no se le permite que se desarrolle completamente.

La hernia diafragmática congénita se observa en 1 de 2.200 a 1 de 5.000 nacidos vivos y la mayoría de los casos afectan el lado izquierdo. El hecho de tener un padre o un hermano con esta afección incrementa ligeramente el riesgo de padecerla.

  • Fecha de revisión: 7/26/2007
  • Versión en inglés revisada por:Daniel Rauch, MD, FAAP, Director, Pediatric Hospitalist Program, New York University School of Medicine, New York, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
  • Traducción y localización realizada por: DrTango, Inc
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