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
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Posterolateral costo vertebral hernia- (Foramen of Bochdalek)- Most common. More common on left side.
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Retrosternal- (Foramen of Morgagni)- More common on right side
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Posterior hernia- Failure of posterior part development of diaphragm.
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Central hernia- Rupture of fetal membranous diaphragm- Rare. If present, more commonly seen on left side.
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Through esophageal opening.