Bochdalek's diaphragmatic hernia in adults. Description of a clinical case
La Ganga, V.; Rossi, G.; Montobbio, A.; Gaione, M.
Minerva Chirurgica 54(6): 443-445
1999
ISSN/ISBN: 0026-4733 PMID: 10479866 Document Number: 511201
Bochdalek's hernia is a congenital posterior diaphragmatic defect, resulting from persistence of the pleuroperitoneal canal of embryonic life. Bochdalek's hernias are rare occurrences in adult patients and they present commonly with digestive symptoms and need surgical therapy. This article describes a case of an 88-year-old female with symptomatic right Bochdalek defect containing intra-abdominal viscera with no hernial sac.