title: Right bochdalek hernia associated with kartagener syndrome: developmental and clinical observations.
abstract: We present a novel case of the association of right-sided Bochdalek hernia, a diaphragmatic life-threatening malformation, and Kartagener syndrome, which is characterized by congenital bronchiectasis, chronic sinusitis, and situs inversus. The developmental and clinical findings are discussed. When an association of diaphragmatic hernia with situs viscerum inversus is encountered, physicians should be mindful of the possibility of Kartagener syndrome because this condition could significantly affect the morbidity of the patient.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pediatrics, Gynecology, Microbiology, and Biomedical Sciences, Policlinico G. Martino, University of Messina, Messina, Italy.
authors.forename: Carmelo
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Romeo
authors.affiliation: Department of Pediatrics, Gynecology, Microbiology, and Biomedical Sciences, Policlinico G. Martino, University of Messina, Messina, Italy.
authors.forename: Nunzio
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Turiaco
authors.affiliation: Department of Pediatrics, Gynecology, Microbiology, and Biomedical Sciences, Policlinico G. Martino, University of Messina, Messina, Italy.
authors.forename: Eloisa
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Gitto
authors.affiliation: Department of Pediatrics, Gynecology, Microbiology, and Biomedical Sciences, Policlinico G. Martino, University of Messina, Messina, Italy.
authors.forename: Francesca Astra
authors.initials: FA
authors.lastname: Borruto
authors.affiliation: Department of Biomorphology and Biotechnologies, Policlinico G. Martino, University of Messina, Messina, Italy.
authors.forename: Giuseppe
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Santoro
keywords: Bochdalek hernia; Kartagener syndrome; diaphragm development