eventration of diaphragm

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• eventration — 1. Protrusion of omentum and/or intestine through an opening in the abdominal wall. SYN: evisceration (4). 2. Removal of the contents of the abdominal cavity. [L. e, out, + venter, belly] e. of the diaphragm …   Medical dictionary

• eventration — n. 1) protrusion of the intestines through the abdominal wall. 2) abnormal elevation of part of the diaphragm due to a congenital weakness (but without true herniation), as observed by X ray …   The new mediacal dictionary

• paradoxical diaphragm phenomenon — in phrenic nerve paralysis and diaphragmatic eventration, one hemidiaphragm moves upward on inhalation and downward on exhalation, opposite to the movements on the contralateral side …   Medical dictionary

• Congenital diaphragmatic hernia — Classification and external resources Morgagni s hernia seen on an X thorax. ICD 10 Q …   Wikipedia

• volvulus — A twisting of the intestine causing obstruction; if left untreated may result in vascular compromise of the involved intestine. [L. volvo, to roll] cecal v. rotation and twisting of the cecum toward the left upper quadrant, with ascending colon o …   Medical dictionary