[Bochdalek's diaphragmatic hernia in adults. Description of a clinical case]

Minerva Chir. 1999 Jun;54(6):443-5.
[Article in Italian]

Abstract

Bochdalek's hernia is a congenital posterior diaphragmatic defect, resulting from persistence of the pleuroperitoneal canal of embryonic life. Bochdalek's hernias are rare occurrences in adult patients and they present commonly with digestive symptoms and need surgical therapy. This article describes a case of an 88-year-old female with symptomatic right Bochdalek defect containing intra-abdominal viscera with no hernial sac.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Age Factors
  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Hernia, Diaphragmatic* / diagnosis
  • Hernia, Diaphragmatic* / surgery
  • Hernias, Diaphragmatic, Congenital
  • Humans
  • Time Factors