Inflammation in life-threatening malformation of infant lungs Congenital diaphragmatic hernia is one of the deadliest malformations in newborns. The main problem is the underdevelopment of the lungs. The condition also involves a hole in the diaphragm, which pediatric surgeons repair during the first week of life. However, even after a successful operation, many children with diaphragmatic hernia still die as a result of their underdeveloped lungs.
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