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[Bochdalek hernia in Adulthood: case report and overview]

P Sterk1, S Günter

  • 1Abteilung für Allgemein- und Visceralchirurgie, Oberschwaben Klinik gGmbH, Krankenhaus St. Elisabeth Ravensburg.

Zentralblatt Fur Chirurgie
|December 16, 1998
PubMed
Summary

A Bochdalek hernia caused a colonic obstruction in a 34-year-old female. Emergency surgery successfully treated the condition, with an uneventful recovery.

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Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Thoracic Surgery
  • Diagnostic Imaging

Background:

  • Colonic obstruction is a serious condition requiring prompt diagnosis and treatment.
  • Bochdalek hernias are rare congenital defects that can lead to abdominal emergencies.
  • Left-sided abdominal pain can indicate various gastrointestinal or structural issues.

Observation:

  • A 34-year-old female presented with acute left-sided abdominal pain.
  • Physical examination and imaging revealed a colonic obstruction.
  • A subsequent gastrografin study identified herniation of the splenic flexure into the left hemithorax.

Findings:

  • The patient was diagnosed with a Bochdalek hernia.
  • The herniated splenic flexure was causing the colonic obstruction.
  • Emergency surgical intervention was necessary.

Implications:

  • This case highlights the importance of considering rare diagnoses like Bochdalek hernia in cases of colonic obstruction.
  • Prompt surgical management is crucial for favorable outcomes in such cases.
  • Accurate diagnostic imaging is vital for identifying the underlying cause of abdominal emergencies.

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