Laparoscopic repair of adult Bochdalek's hernia. (10th June 2013)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Husain, Musharraf; Hajini, Firdoos Farooq; Ganguly, Pavitra; Bukhari, Syed
• Is Part Of: BMJ case reports. Volume 2013
• Publication Date: 2013-06-10
• Subjects: Medicine -- Case studies -- Periodicals; 610.5
• DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2013-009131
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1757-790X

Abstract

Abstract : Bochdalek's hernia is a type of congenital diaphragmatic hernia occurring in approximately 1 in 2200–12 500 live births. It is considered to be extremely rare in adults and poses a diagnostic challenge. We present a case of a young man who was diagnosed as a case of congenital Bochdalek's hernia and underwent laparoscopic mesh repair.