What is one of the most noticeable physical findings in a newborn who presents with Congenital diagrammatic hernia

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

One of the most noticeable physical findings in a newborn with congenital diaphragmatic hernia is a scaphoid (sunken) abdomen. This is due to the displacement of abdominal viscera into the thoracic cavity through the defect in the diaphragm, resulting in decreased intra-abdominal pressure. A protruding belly is not typically seen in these cases. A concave chest may be seen in pectus excavatum but is not specific to congenital diaphragmatic hernia. Paradoxical breathing, where the chest and abdomen move in opposite directions during respiration, may occur in severe cases of congenital diaphragmatic hernia but is not the most noticeable physical finding.

What Is One of the Most Noticeable Physical Findings in a Newborn