Question
My child is just a few months old, and it’s really difficult to see them struggling to breathe, and they also frequently cough. We took them to the hospital for a check-up, and the doctor said they have congenital diaphragmatic hernia. It’s so unfair for my child to have to suffer from this disease at such a young age. Will this disease have no effect on my child’s future? What treatment methods are available for this condition now?
Answer
This is a congenital defect in the development of the abdominal wall, characterized by a full-thickness defect at the umbilical area, with internal organs prolapsing. It is a rare defect in the development of the abdominal wall. It may be that during the formation of the abdominal wall, one side of the fold is incomplete, only the top of the top and the opposite side form an umbilical cord ring, leaving a defect behind. Surgical repair is the only means to save and treat this disease. Children who undergo treatment after surgery should be placed in an incubator with 100% humidity. When oxygen therapy is administered, the condition remains stable, and generally, only an increase in the oxygen concentration in the inhaled air is needed. Sit in a half-seated position to reduce pressure on the diaphragm of abdominal organs. Seal the chest drainage tube on the affected side with water.