Prenatal diagnosis of diaphragmatic hernia

Introduction: Congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) is a rare but severe condition that occurs in one in approximately 2400 live births. It's defined by the presence of an orifice in the diaphragm, more often left and poster lateral that permits the herniation of abdominal contents into the thorax. Improvements in prenatal ultrasound have resulted in approximately 50% of these infants being diagnosed early in pregnancy, usually between week 16 and week 24 of gestation. Objective: To describe the prenatal diagnosis of 3 cases of diaphragmatic hernia. Methods: A retrospective report of 3 cases diagnosed prenatally…