In the Fall, 2006 season, Grey's Anatomy diagnosed the niece of character "Meredith" with CDH. But the diagnosis changed to an Omphalocele when the character appeared back on the show.
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In the Fall, 2006 season, Grey's Anatomy diagnosed the niece of character "Meredith" with CDH. But the diagnosis changed to an Omphalocele when the character appeared back on the show.
I saw that epidsode and was extremely disappointed with how the producers dealt with it. The truth behind CDH was glossed over and it was made out that a simple procedure would fix the problem once and for all. I realise that the show is not a documentary and is for entertainment, but I wish that if they are going to use real diseases and conditions, that they fully investigate them and show them for what they are!
Grey's Anatomy
Six Days (Part 1)
Season 3, Episode 13
Aired January 11, 2007.
So I am watching Grey's right now and they mentioned diaphragmatic hernia. Dr Bailey's son had a bookcase fall over on him and it caused a diaphragmatic hernia. Ok so it was caused by trauma, but at least they mentioned the word diaphragmatic hernia. its a start i guess
Kristin Morrow- mother of Landen James 9/18/07 (LCDH- diagnosed at 19 weeks in utero- CDH repair at 4 days old- chest tube due to secondary pneumothorax for 6 days- HFOV for 8 days- inhaled nitric oxide for 6 days- high flow nasal cannula oxygen for 14 days; battled drug withdrawl & an oral aversion- NICU stay 28 days) http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m.../cdhribbon.jpg
Yeah, ADH is better than no DH at all. So at least that's twice Grey's Anatomy has mentioned DH. Kudos to them for bringing awareness!!!!
LOVE the photo, Kristin!
Mom of Shane (1/28/93-9/11/99) LCDH x6 and multiple complications and birth defects.
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The diaphragm ripped??...I only caught the last 15 minutes...
Yes, sometimes when people are impacted extremely hard the diaphragm can rip and that's called an Acquired Diaphragmatic Hernia. This isn't uncommon with severe car accidents.
Mom of Shane (1/28/93-9/11/99) LCDH x6 and multiple complications and birth defects.
Founder and President of CDH International.
Executive Director of:
CDH International USA
CDH International UK
CDH International Canada
CDH International Switzerland
CDH International Netherlands
CDH International Singapore
CDH International Hong Kong
Messages may be answered by CDHi Team.
I guess the writers listened when people wrote and said "Bring the Diaphragmatic Hernia storyline back.". It wasn't exactly the way we meant to bring it back, but it's better than nothing!! Two mentions in one show - I wonder if there isn't a CDH parent on the payroll?????
I wondered what happened to Tuck. I came into the show as he was having surgery. Thanks for the update.
Kara- mom to Aaron (8-30-03) and Adam- LCDH (8-7-06). Gastric Volvulus at 7 months old; Borderline Chiari Malformation; reherniation- bowel blockage and intestional malrotation at 26 months old; Apraxia of Speech - neurological speech disorder; Auditory Processing Disorder; Asthma; and frequent headaches.
http://abc.go.com/primetime/greysana...n=-1&cat=30931
I think if you sign in at www.abc.com and go to the message boards...or try to click on this link...
There's a thread goin' on CDH. If we reply to it and they see it they will do something( hopefully)
Dawn you should mention Cherubs
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