Right-sided Bochdalek's hernia in an adult.
Bochdalek hernia is a type of congenital diaphragmatic hernia that typically presents in childhood, but may rarely be detected in adults. The treatment of choice is operative repair due to the risk of visceral herniation and strangulation.
Goh
Brian K P
BK
Department of Surgery, Singapore General Hospital, Outram Rd, Singapore 169608. bsgkp@hotmail.com
Teo
Melissa C C
MC
Chng
Siew-Peng
SP
Soo
Khee-Chee
KC
D000328:Adult; D006548:Hernia, Diaphragmatic / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male