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An Adult Male with Bochdalek Hernia– A Case Report
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https://doi.org/10.21649/akemu.v29i1.5354Keywords:
Bochdalek hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Surgical mesh repair, LaparotomyAbstract
Bochdalek hernia results due to failure of pleuroperitoneal membranes to fuse completely before birth, resulting in a defect in left posterior diaphragm through which abdominal organs can herniate into thorax. It is a congenital condition and is common in infants and children. It is rarely present in adults. We present a case of a twenty five year old adult male presenting with a 2 day history of sharp epigastric and left hypochondriac pain and 1 month history of non-bloody, non-projectile vomiting. An X-ray Abdomen was done showing signs of small bowel obstruction (SBO) with eventration of diaphragm and mediastinal shift. Upon surgical approach, a Bochdalek hernia defect was seen in left posterolateral diaphragm. Patient was successfully treated with laparotomy and mesh repair without any perioperative and postoperative complications.Downloads
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An Adult Male with Bochdalek Hernia– A Case Report. (2023). Annals of King Edward Medical University, 29(1). https://doi.org/10.21649/akemu.v29i1.5354
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