Abstract
We report a case of diaphragmatic eventration with gastric volvuls in a neonate. A girl of four days after birth began vomiting on day 3. A chest X-ray study showed a raised outline of the left diaphragm and elevation due to gastric gas toward the left thoracic cavity was observed. An upper gastrointestinal contrast study revealed elevation of the stomach with volvuls. After having inserted a long tube, we performed plication of the diaphragm and gastropexy on day 8. A pathohistological study showed an abnormal distribution of the diaphragmatic muscular fibers, and was diagnosed as diaphragmatic eventration. After operation, her condition improved and was discharged on the postoperative day 5.
