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Bochdalek's hernia in an elderly male – A case report
- Source :
- Journal of Minimal Access Surgery, Vol 16, Iss 2, Pp 182-184 (2020)
- Publication Year :
- 2020
- Publisher :
- Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications, 2020.
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Abstract
- Diaphragmatic hernia is protrusion of the abdominal contents into the thoracic cavity. It is a congenital defect of the diaphragm. It is most commonly encountered in infancy but rarely in adults. Here, we would like to present a rare case of 75-year-old male with Bochdalek's hernia. The patient had presented for the first time in his life for his symptoms. This case report emphasises the rare presentation of Bochdalek's hernia in an elderly male. The patient was treated using minimal access surgery i.e., laparoscopic approach and hence had a better post-operative outcome.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 09729941 and 19983921
- Volume :
- 16
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- Directory of Open Access Journals
- Journal :
- Journal of Minimal Access Surgery
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- edsdoj.f7b1968ef7414112a9748487bec4fdce
- Document Type :
- article
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.4103/jmas.JMAS_323_18