Diaphragmatic hernia can occur through all the following except: (A) Esophageal opening, (B) Costovertebral triangle, (C) Costal & sternal attachment of diaphragm, (D) Inferior vena cava opening
Answer is D. Sites of Congenital Hernia
-        Posterolateral costo vertebral hernia - (Foramen of Bochdalek) - Most common. More common on left side.
-        Retrosternal - (Foramen of Morgagni) - More common on right side
-        Posterior hernia - Failure of posterior part development of diaphragm.
-        Central hernia - Rupture of fetal membranous diaphragm - Rare. If present, more commonly seen on left side.
-        Through esophageal opening.