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Left-sided Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Coexisting with Anorectal Malformation and Recto-vesical Fistula
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Background: Although congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) is a common congenital anomaly with incidence ranging from 1 in 2,500 to 1 in 5,000 live births, its coexistence with anorectal malformation (ARM), and recto-vesical fistula is rare. The aetiopathogenesis of CDH remains unclear, and its coexistence with other congenital anomalies suggests that CDH occurs as a result of multiple, complex, and varied developmental abnormalities. The most common associations of CDH are with cardiac, gastrointestinal tract, genitourinary tract, central nervous system, as well as musculoskeletal anomalies. This report described a case of congenital diaphragmatic hernia associated with anorectal malformation (ARM) and recto-vesical fistula (RVF) in a 2-day-old neonate.
