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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