Congenital diaphragmatic hernia in adults

Semin Laparosc Surg. 2001 Dec;8(4):246-55.

Abstract

Congenital diaphragmatic hernia is rarely seen in adults. A review of the literature is presented, and 2 additional cases of Morgagni and Bochdalek hernias are presented. They were both repaired with the laparoscopic approach.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Hernia, Diaphragmatic / surgery
  • Hernias, Diaphragmatic, Congenital*
  • Humans
  • Laparoscopy*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged