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Diaphragmatic Hernia : Treatments

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Treatments Overview Articles

Diaphragmatic hernia
A diaphragmatic hernia is an emergency that requires surgery. Surgery is done to place the abdominal organs into the proper position and repair the opening in the diaphragm.
Source:ADAM
Date:July 26, 2007

Specific Treatments Articles

Diaphragmatic hernia repair - congenital
The diaphragm is a large dome-shaped muscle that separates the chest cavity (where your heart and lungs are) from the belly area. A diaphragmatic hernia is an opening or tear in the diaphragm.
Source:ADAM
Date:January 10, 2009
Ventilation Assistance
Ventilation assistance includes a variety of methods designed to help restore or improve breathing function in patients who are unable to adequately breathe on their own. These methods range from at-home oxygen therapy for patients with chronic ob...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health
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