Sudden death due to incarcerated Bochdalek hernia in an adult

Chui, P.P.; Tan, C.T.

Annals of the Academy of Medicine Singapore 22(1): 57-60

1993


ISSN/ISBN: 0304-4602
PMID: 8503640
Document Number: 414582
Bochdalek hernias presenting in adulthood are rare occurrences. They present commonly as acute surgical emergencies. A case of sudden death due to perforation of gastric ulcer in an incarcerated Bochdalek hernia is reported. This has not been previously documented. Recent literature on the subject is also reviewed.

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