Abstract
dextrocardia; diaphragm; diaphragmatic eventration.
Highlights
Diaphragmatic eventration refers to an abnormal contour of the diaphragmatic dome with no disruption to the diaphragmatic continuity.[1]
Congenital diaphragmatic eventration is rare in which the diaphragmatic muscle is replaced by fibrouselastic tissue leading to a thinned and pliable central portion of the diaphragm.[2-5]
A seven-months male baby, second of the twin delivery born via normal vaginal delivery at term, presented with a history of chest retraction noticed since the first month of life, but did not seek any medical advice until around six months of age when chest retraction gradually increased and patient developed fast breathing and cough
Summary
Diaphragmatic eventration refers to an abnormal contour of the diaphragmatic dome with no disruption to the diaphragmatic continuity.[1]. Congenital diaphragmatic eventration is rare (prevalence
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