All are true about congenital diaphragmatic hernia except _____________: (A) Usually associated with polyhydramnios, (B) Most commonly seen on left side, (C) Moality associated with pulmonary hypoplasia, (D) Pulmonary dilators markedly improve survival
Answer is D. Congenital diaphragmatic hernia(CDH) occurs when the diaphragm muscle -- the muscle that separates the chest from the abdomen -- fails to close during prenatal development, and the contents from the abdomen (stomach, intestines and/or liver) migrate into the chest through this hole. Reference: GHAI Essential pediatrics, 8th edition