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What is not true regarding Bochdalek hernia?

A
Early respiratory distress leading to early diagnosis and treatment are good prognostic sign
B
Stomach and transverse colon are commonest content to herniate
C
Diagnosed prenatally by ultrasound
D
Common on left posterior side
High-Yield Explanation
A Bochdalek hernia is one of two forms of a congenital diaphragmatic hernia , the other form being Morgagni hernia. A Bochdalek hernia is a congenital abnormality in which an opening exists in the infant's diaphragm, allowing normally intra-abdominal organs (paicularly the stomach and intestines) to protrude into the thoracic cavity. In the majority of patients, the affected lung will be deformed , and the resulting lung compression can be life-threatening. Bochdalek hernias occur more commonly on the posterior left side (85%, versus right side 15%) Ref - Internet

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