Sudden death due to incarcerated Bochdalek hernia in an adult.
Bochdalek hernias presenting in adulthood are rare occurrences. They present commonly as acute surgical emergencies. A case of sudden death due to perforation of gastric ulcer in an incarcerated Bochdalek hernia is reported. This has not been previously documented. Recent literature on the subject is also reviewed.
Department of Forensic Medicine, Institute of Science and Forensic Medicine, Singapore.
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D000328:Adult; D003251:Constriction, Pathologic; D003645:Death, Sudden / Q000209:etiology*; D006548:Hernia, Diaphragmatic / Q000150:complications*; D065630:Hernias, Diaphragmatic, Congenital; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010439:Peptic Ulcer Perforation / Q000150:complications / Q000473:pathology; D012422:Rupture, Spontaneous; D013275:Stomach Rupture / Q000150:complications*; D013276:Stomach Ulcer / Q000150:complications / Q000473:pathology