Failure to thrive and respiratory distress in an infant due to a congenital type IV hiatus hernia

BMJ Case Reports 2026

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Authors: Sanyukta Sandeep Ghodke, Rajakumar Padur Sivaraman, Easwaraprasad Selvianandi Akshara, Bathrenathh Balasubramanian
DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2025-267382
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References: 4

Abstract

A male infant presented with a 4-day history of fever, cough and worsening chest retractions. He had been treated with oral amoxicillin as an outpatient. Since birth, he has had intermittent noisy and fast breathing, which has acutely worsened. He was breastfed and also received cow’s milk. There

Fields of Study & Subjects

Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Studies Gastroesophageal reflux and treatments Esophageal and GI Pathology

Publication details

Journal / source
BMJ Case Reports
Volume
19
Issue
1
Pages
e267382–e267382
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN