title: Bochdalek hernia in a soldier.
abstract: Congenital diaphragmatic hernias are most often seen in infants. They may rarely be discovered in adulthood. This case report describes the management of a soldier presenting with acute bowel obstruction and respiratory embarrassment in a military hospital. The surgical repair was achieved with a laparotomy. Effective epidural analgesia and early physiotherapy were axiomatic of his uncomplicated post-operative course.
authors.affiliation: The Princess Mary Hospital, RAF Akrotiri, BFPO 57.
authors.forename: D J
authors.initials: DJ
authors.lastname: Connor
mesh_terms: D003965:Diaphragmatic Eventration / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D006548:Hernia, Diaphragmatic / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D065630:Hernias, Diaphragmatic, Congenital; D006801:Humans; D007410:Intestinal Diseases / Q000209:etiology; D007415:Intestinal Obstruction / Q000209:etiology; D007813:Laparotomy; D008889:Military Personnel; D013902:Radiography, Thoracic