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Central diaphragmatic hernia in an adult: a rare presentation
1N M Virani Wockhardt Hospital, Kalawad Road, Rajkot, Gujarat 360007, India. rajanbjagad@yahoo.com
Introduction:
An adult presentation of congenital diaphragmatic hernia is very rare. Here, we present a rare case report of left-sided central diaphragmatic hernia in an adult. Laparoscopic repair of the hernia was performed with mesh placement.
Case Summary:
A 19-year-old adult man was presented with pain in abdomen and occasional vomiting. X-ray and CT scan thorax was suggestive of diaphragmatic hernia with herniation of stomach. Laparoscopic repair were performed with mesh placement.
Discussion:
Central diaphragmatic hernia is rarely seen in adults. Only one such case is reported so far. Successful repair was performed with laparoscopy. Patient recovered well without any postoperative complications.
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