The pathophysiologic abnormalities associated with congenital diaphragmatic hernia include which of the following?
1) Malformation of the left ventricle
2) Lung hypoplasia
3) Pulmonary hypertension
4) Unusual anatomy of the inferior vena cava

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Congenital diaphragmatic hernia primarily leads to lung hypoplasia and pulmonary hypertension due to the herniation of abdominal contents into the thoracic cavity, which impairs lung development and increases pulmonary vascular resistance. The unusual anatomy of the inferior vena cava can also be associated due to the displacement of abdominal organs. Malformation of the left ventricle is not a direct pathophysiologic abnormality associated with congenital diaphragmatic hernia.

The Pathophysiologic Abnormalities Associated with Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Include Which