Which of the following is described as abnormal elevation of an intact diaphragm into the chest cavity?

a. Diaphragmatic eventration
b. Morgagni's hernia
c. Bochdalek's hernia
d. Diaphragmatic altimetry


A
An abnormal elevation of an intact diaphragm is called diaphragmatic eventration.

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