Bochdalek hernia represents the most common form of congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH), arising from a posterolateral defect in the diaphragm due to incomplete embryological formation. Although ...

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Ghrelin is a strong physiologic growth hormone secretagogue that exhibits endocrine and non-endocrine actions. In this study, ghrelin expression in humans and rats was evaluated throughout development ...

The diaphragm is a thin layer of muscle and tissue that separates the chest and abdominal cavities. It is the main muscle the body uses to breathe. When a child has a congenital diaphragmatic hernia ( ...