Diaphragmatic hernia can occur through all the following except

NEET PG Anatomy
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Diaphragmatic hernia can occur through all the following except

1.Esophageal opening
2.Costovertebral triangle
3.Costal & sternal attachment of diaphragm
4.Inferior vena cava opening

Exp:

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.