Types

 fusion defects of the diaphragm (diaphragmatic defects)

• diaphragm agenesis
  • complete diaphragm agenesis (complete absence of diaphragm)
  • partial diaphragm agenesis
  • hemidiaphragm agenesis

• posterolateral defects of the diaphragm (defects)
• parasternal defects of the diaphragm (Morgagni)
• eventration of the diaphragm
• defect of the septum transversum

 defects of the esophageal hiatus

• congenitally enlarged esophageal hiatus
• hiatal hernia
• congenital short esophagus

 failure of complete muscularization

• pericentral diaphragmatic hypoplasia

 accessory diaphragm

See also

 congenital diaphragmatic hernia