Laparoscopic repair of late presenting congenital Bochdalek diaphragmatic hernia

Ray, U.; Maity, B.; SenGupta, T.K.; Chattopadhyay, S.D.; Gupta, N.K.

Journal of the Indian Medical Association 109(6): 435-436

2011


ISSN/ISBN: 0019-5847
PMID: 22315780
Document Number: 648950
Bochdalek diaphragmatic hernia is a common congenital anomaly presenting in the neonatal period and managed by open surgical procedures. Late presentation is usually associated with better prognosis. Here a case of a 10 years old boy presenting with Bochdalek hernia, managed primarily by laparoscopic approach is reported.

Document emailed within 1 workday
Secure & encrypted payments