A prompt diagnosis of late-onset congenital diaphragmatic hernia with Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS) in a Pediatric Emergency Department

An 11-month-old boy presented to the pediatric emergency department (PED) of a spoke hospital after a 1-day history of fussiness, inconsolable crying, and two vomits. Upon admission, he appeared alert, yet pale and fussy. Physical examination revealed mild abdominal tenderness and a palpable mass in the left lower quadrant. A few hours later, drowsiness and oral intake refusal appeared. The laboratory test results were normal. A chest X-ray (CXR) revealed a left lower consolidation with possible effusion (Fig.  1,a).
Source: Pediatrics and Neonatology - Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Tags: Letter to the Editor Source Type: research