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A Mouse Model of Intestinal Partial Obstruction
Published on: March 5, 2018
[Intestinal incarceration due to a Bochdalek's hernia]
D F van Deurzen1, G H Mannaerts, A P Rietveld
1Afd. Heelkunde, Sint Franciscus Gasthuis, Kleiweg 500, 3045 PM Rotterdam. dvandeurzen@zonnet.nl
Abstract:
A 67-year-old male presented with abdominal pain followed by respiratory distress. Imaging revealed a right-sided Bochdalek's hernia. At thoracotomy two days later, an incarcerated small bowel segment was removed, with a protracted post-operative course. In adults, a Bochdalek's hernia is rare and usually asymptomatic. However, when symptoms do occur, incarceration of the intestinal contents is frequent and accompanied by high mortality. The severely protracted course after delayed treatment of a symptomatic Bochdalek's hernia described here illustrates the importance of early recognition and surgical intervention.
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