title: Acute herniation through a posterolateral diaphragmatic (Bochdalek) hernia in an adult.
abstract: Acute herniation through a posterolateral diaphragmatic defect is rare. A case is presented in which herniation took place after the sudden inversion of a 16-year old youth. Its aetiology, presentation, diagnosis and treatment are discussed.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D065630:Hernias, Diaphragmatic, Congenital; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011187:Posture; D013577:Syndrome