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Other congenital diaphragmatic herniae

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Other congenital hiatal herniae are rare. They may present with regurgitation, vomiting, dysphagia and progressive loss of weight in small children.

Conservative treatment is usually sufficient, nursing the child in a sitting position. Surgical repair is indicated if this fails.

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