Link: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31316666

Open Access Maced J Med Sci. 2019 Jun 14;7(11):1818-1820. doi: 10.3889/oamjms.2019.465. eCollection 2019 Jun 15.
An Atypical Presentation of a Strangulated Bochdalek Hernia in a 60-Year-Old Man.
Coco D1, Leanza S2.
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Abstract
BACKGROUND:
Bochdalek hernia is a type of congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH), which more commonly affects children. Congenital left diaphragmatic hernias, such as Bochdalek, rarely occur in adults. Most such cases do not present any symptoms.

CASE PRESENTATION:
Here, we report the case of a 60-year-old male with a left-sided Bochdalek diaphragmatic hernia, who presented with abdominal pain and dyspnea. The patient was successfully treated by laparoscopic approach.

CONCLUSION:
The 60-year-old male patient had left-sided BH and was successfully cured by the laparoscopic approach.

KEYWORDS:
Adult; Bochdalek hernia; Ischaemia; Laparoscopic surgery technique; Occlusion

PMID: 31316666 PMCID: PMC6614256 DOI: 10.3889/oamjms.2019.465
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