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Acute obstruction from adult left-sided Bochdalek hernia: a rare surgical emergency

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: A diaphragmatic hernia is a defect in the diaphragm that allows abdominal contents to enter the chest cavity due to negative intra-thoracic pressure. Diaphragmatic hernias can be acquired (iatrogenic and traumatic), congenital (Morgni hernia, Bochdalek hernia), or hiatal hernia. Bochdalek's hernia (BH) seldom affects adults and usually affects the left side. There are not >100 cases of adult left BH, and the majority of them have no symptoms.

Source: Journal of Surgical Case Reports

DOI: 10.1093/jscr/rjaf352

Authors: Tushar Nagtode, Amol Gupta, Darshana Tote, Swati Deshpande, Jhanwi Khurana, Riddhi Thakor

Institution: Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research

Language: English

Topic: Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Studies

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,000