Fetal chest and heart coronal plane

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If a diaphragmatic hernia is suspected in the axial plane or has to be ruled out, the lungs and diaphragm are better imaged in a coronal plane slightly anterior to the spine and ribs. In this plane, the relationship of the stomach, diaphragm, and lungs can be easily evaluated.

Section Structure

1. Lungs
2. Stomach in abdomen
3. Rib