Bochdalek hernia in adulthood: an unusual presentation and diagnostic dilemma
Lone, G.N.; Syed, S.A.; Ahmad, T.; Zaide, S.Z.
Indian Journal of Chest Diseases and Allied Sciences 43(4): 227-230
2001
ISSN/ISBN: 0377-9343 PMID: 18610667 Document Number: 526383
Bochdalek diaphragmatic hernia is one of the most important surgically correctable causes of respiratory distress in the newborn. Delayed presentation in adult life is uncommon. We present a case of a 46-year-old, multigravida Kashmiri woman, who was misdiagnosed earlier and treated for pulmonary tuberculosis. Diagnosis was established pre-operatively by plain chest radiograph and barium meal. A dorso-lateral defect was located on left side of diaphragm which was corrected by using a prolene mesh.