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Peritoneopericardial Diaphragmatic Hernia
A specific congenital defect where abdominal organs herniate through the diaphragm directly into the pericardial sac surrounding the heart.
Key Facts
- It is typically present at birth but can occasionally result from severe trauma.
- Abdominal organs entering the heart sac can interfere with normal cardiac function.
- Diagnosis requires advanced imaging to distinguish it from other thoracic conditions.
- Surgical correction involves closing the diaphragmatic defect and repairing the heart sac.