Congenital diaphragmatic eventration in a Nigerian child.
BACKGROUND
Diaphragmatic eventration is a rare cause of respiratory distress and failure to thrive in children.


RESULTS
A report of a case of diaphragmatic eventration in a four-month-old child is presented with a review of the relevant literature.


CONCLUSIONS
Clinicians should be aware of this diagnosis and avoid misdiagnosing the condition as a diaphragmatic hernia.
Salami
M A
MA
Department of Surgery, University College Hospital and University of Ibadan, Nigeria.
Adebo
O A
OA
D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D003965:Diaphragmatic Eventration / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis*; D005183:Failure to Thrive / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D009549:Nigeria; D012131:Respiratory Insufficiency / Q000209:etiology