[Bochdalek's posterior-lateral right hernia: a case report]

Congenital diaphragmatic hernias are embryopathies; they represent 8% of congenital malformations. There are several types: hiatal hernia, retro-costo-xiphoid hernia and posterior-lateral hernia called Bochdalek. Its incidence is estimated at 1/3200 live births, which represents 0.06% to 6% of cases of diaphragmatic hernias; it is predominant on the left in 85%. It may be in the neonatal period or late and the clinical signs are polymorphic. The purpose of this study is to recall the clinical and radiological aspects of this disease and discuss its treatment.

We report a case of a 3-year-old child with a history of recurrent broncho- pneumopathy since the age of one month admitted to the pediatric emergency department in an acute respiratory distress, radiography revealed a congenital diaphragmatic hernia operated.

Bochdalek hernia of right seat is rare; it may be neonatal revelation or later revelation; its symptomatology is dominated by respiratory signs and imaging is indispensable in the diagnostic procedure. His treatment is surgical and the prognosis is generally good in the absence of major malformations associated.