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Bochdalek diaphragmatic hernia with bowel incarceration.
A Marichez1, B Fernandez1, L Chiche1
1Department of hepato-bilio-pancreatic surgery and liver transplantation, Haut Lévêque hospital, CHU de Bordeaux, Bordeaux, France; Medico-surgical center Magellan, 1, avenue de Magellan, 33600 Pessac, France.
Journal of Visceral Surgery
|December 19, 2020
Summary
This case study highlights a Bochdalek hernia diagnosis in a 39-year-old female, requiring emergency surgery. The treatment involved laparoscopy converted to open repair due to incarcerated bowel.
Area of Science:
- Medical Imaging
- Surgical Procedures
- Emergency Medicine
Background:
- Bochdalek hernias are congenital defects in the diaphragm.
- Diagnosis often relies on advanced imaging techniques like CT scans.
- Emergency presentation necessitates prompt surgical intervention.
Observation:
- A 39-year-old female presented with symptoms requiring emergency CT-scan.
- The CT scan confirmed a Bochdalek hernia.
- Perioperative observation guided the management strategy.
Findings:
- Irreducible bowel incarceration was identified during initial laparoscopy.
- The laparoscopic approach was converted to open hernia repair surgery.
- Thoracic drainage was implemented post-operatively.
Implications:
- This case underscores the importance of CT imaging in diagnosing Bochdalek hernias.
- Laparoscopic conversion to open surgery is a viable option for incarcerated hernias.
- Effective management involves careful perioperative observation and tailored surgical repair.
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