Most common diaphragmatic hernia in a newborn infant:: (A) Bochdalek, (B) Morgagni, (C) Paraesophageal type I, (D) Paraesophageal type III
Answer is A. Bochdalek hernias a.k.a posterolateral hernias make up 85% of congenital hernias. -occur on the left side 80% of the time - Triad of CDH Respiratory distress Dextrocardia Scaphoid Abdomen