[Acute post-partum presentation of Bochdalek hernia in a grown-up woman].
Congenital diaphragmatic hernias are rare embryonic defects, mostly diagnosed in newborns with respiratory distress. The defect is often situated posterolaterally as a Bochdalek hernia. We report an unusual case of a 27-year old woman presenting with diffuse abdominal pain five days postpartum. An X-ray and a computed tomography displayed a herniation of the colon into the left chest cavity. Through converted open surgery, the 6 x 3 cm defect was repaired and the recovery was uneventful. Bochdalek hernias in adults may present as gastrointestinal emergencies and rapid diagnosis and operation are crucial.
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Cecilie Dovey
CD
de la Cour
Biniam
B
Teklay
D015746:Abdominal Pain / Q000209:etiology; D000208:Acute Disease; D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D065630:Hernias, Diaphragmatic, Congenital / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications / Q000209:etiology*; D011859:Radiography; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed