Cantrell syndrome

• herniation of gut into pericardial sac

• common anterior communication in diaphragm and pericardium
• associated with congenital defects of sternum, heart, mesentery, anterior abdominal wall

• must be excluded in presence of omphalocele

See also: diaphragmatic hernia

© 2002, C.E. Kahn, Jr.
2002-04-18