On what side are common diaphragmatic hernias most common?
84% are left-sided, 13% are right-sided and 2% bilateral.
Appearances of congenital diaphragmatic hernia with the tip of the NGT is projected over the lower left chest in keeping with herniation of the stomach. Paucity of gas in the abdomen.
Hypoplastic left lung. Left apical capping reflecting pleural fluid. Marked body wall oedema.