Diaphragmatic hernia can occur through all the following except
Correct Answer: Inferior vena cava opening
Description: 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.
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