scholarly journals Obstructed Bochdalek hernia: a rare presentation of congenital diaphragmatic hernia in adulthood

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (7) ◽  
pp. 2617
Author(s):  
Vikranth Suresh N. ◽  
Sreeramulu P. N. ◽  
Shivaprasad Gangadhar Savagave ◽  
Sundeep Vogu

Congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) is usually diagnosed antenatally or during the initial few hours of life in newborns who present with respiratory distress. CDH presenting with intestinal obstruction in adulthood is very rare. We report a case of 28 year old male, who presented to emergency department, with acute onset of abdominal pain and breathlessness since 2 days. Patient was investigated and diagnosed to have Bochdalek hernia (BH), with herniation of intra-abdominal contents to thorax through the defect (3.5×4.5 cms) in postero-lateral aspect of left hemi-diaphragm with obstructive features of bowel. Patient underwent emergency exploratory laparotomy with reduction of contents and hernia repair. Patient recovered and remains well. High suspicion of BH should be done when patient presents with abdominal and respiratory symptoms even though it is very rare in adults.

1970 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 27-34
Author(s):  
Lucas Tavares Dos Santos ◽  
Tânia Massini Evangelista

Introdução: A hérnia diafragmática congênita é a falha do fechamento embrionário do músculo diafragmático, resultando em um defeito de continuidade. Esta patologia pode ocorrer pela passagem de estruturas do abdome através de um defeito no diafragma, ou haver herniação parcial do estômago através do hiato esofágico, paralisia frênica com deslocamento do conteúdo abdominal para cima, mas sem herniação, e, eventração do diafragma. Casuística: Foi relatado um caso de hérnia diafragmática congênita, hérnia de Bochdalek, em um recém – nascido do sexo feminino, que nos ultra-sonografias da gestante apresentavam sem alterações. O diagnóstico da patologia foi feito apenas após a realização de raios-X de tórax e abdome para confirmar a posição do cateterismo umbilical venoso. Discussão/Conclusão: A apresentação clínica da hérnia de diafragmática congênita inclui desconforto respiratório moderado a grave com repercussão sistêmica. O diagnóstico, em cerca de 80% dos casos, é feito por ultrassom pré-natal. O tratamento proposto foi intubação endotraqueal com ventilação mecânica e programação para correção cirúrgica da hérnia. Após correção cirúrgica da patologia, a paciente permaneceu na unidade de terapia intensiva neonatal por 21 dias para acompanhamento de pós – operatório e intercorrências na evolução. Palavras-chave: hérnia diafragmática congênita, recém-nascido, hérnia de BochdalekABSTRACTIntroduction: Congenital diaphragmatic hernia is the failure of embryonic closure of the diaphragm, resulting in a lack of continuity. This condition can occur by passing structures of the abdomen through a defect in the diaphragm, or be part herniation of the stomach through the esophageal hiatus, phrenic paralysis with displacement of abdominal contents up but no herniation, and eventration of the diaphragm. Case Report: We report a case congenital diaphragmatic hernia, such as Bochdalek hernia, in a new - born female that in ultrasounds of pregnant women showed without change. The diagnosis of the disease was made only after conducting X-ray of the chest and abdomen to confirm the position of umbilical venous catheterization. Discussion/Conclusion: Clinical presentation of congenital diaphragmatic hernia includes moderate to severe respiratory distress with systemic repercussions. The diagnosis in about 80% of the cases is done by ultrasound prenatally. The proposed treatment was endotracheal intubation with mechanical ventilation and programming for surgical correction of the hernia. After surgical pathology, the patient remained in neonatal intensive care unit for 21 days to monitor post - operative complications and evolution.  Keywords: congenital diaphragmatic hernia, newborn, Bochdalek hernia 


2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 44-47
Author(s):  
Bishownath Sharma ◽  
Dipesh Gupta

Bochdalek hernia is the most common congenital diaphragmatic hernia that typically presents in childhood. However, right sided diaphragmatic hernia is relatively rare. We review the case of 21 years old female with incidentally detected congenital diaphragmatic hernia on the right side. There are fewer than 20 cases of right sided diaphragmatic hernia reported in adults in literature.


2015 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 288-291 ◽  
Author(s):  
M Sinha ◽  
R Kaur ◽  
R Gupta ◽  
R Rani ◽  
A Aggarwal

Gestational trophoblastic neoplasms (GTN) are proliferative degenerative disorders of placental elements and include complete or partial mole (90%), invasivemole (5-8%), choriocarcinoma (1-2%) and placental site tumor (1-2%). Chorioadenoma destruens is a trophoblastic tumor, characterized by myometrial invasion through direct extension or via venous channels. We present a case of invasive mole eroding uterus and uterine vasculature, causing sudden rupture of uterus with massive haemoperitoneum mimicking ectopic pregnancy. A 20 year old G1P0 at 6 weeks gestation presented in Casualty of Kasturba Hospital complaining of severe acute onset lower abdominal pain for one hour. Clinical examination revealed shock. Sonography suggested ectopic pregnancy and immediate exploratory laparotomy was decided. On laparotomy, 2000cc of haemoperitoneum was noted. Grape like vesicles protruding through fundal perforation with profuse active bleeding was seen. Bleeding persisted despite evacuation. Step wise uterine devascularisation failed to achieve haemostasis. Total abdominal hysterectomy was performed as a life saving measure.Kathmandu University Medical Journal Vol.12(4) 2014; 288-291


2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-3
Author(s):  
Kam Lun Hon ◽  
Ronald C. M. Fung ◽  
Alexander K. C. Leung

Delayed presentation of congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) with acute respiratory distress beyond the newborn period may poise challenges in diagnosis and management. We report a 3-month-old infant who presented with acute-onset respiratory distress and left congenital diaphragmatic hernia that was relieved with thoracoscopic repair. CDH must be differentiated from pneumothorax or pulmonary cyst. Erroneous diagnosis and treatment with thoracocentesis could be disastrous. Pediatricians and surgeons must be aware of this condition to allow early diagnosis and expeditious management. Subcutaneous emphysema should not be misdiagnosed as pneumothorax and management is expectant.


2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (11) ◽  
pp. 1818-1820
Author(s):  
Danilo Coco ◽  
Silvana Leanza

BACKGROUND: Bochdalek hernia is a type of congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH), which more commonly affects children. Congenital left diaphragmatic hernias, such as Bochdalek, rarely occur in adults. Most such cases do not present any symptoms. CASE PRESENTATION: Here, we report the case of a 60-year-old male with a left-sided Bochdalek diaphragmatic hernia, who presented with abdominal pain and dyspnea. The patient was successfully treated by laparoscopic approach.CONCLUSION: The 60-year-old male patient had left-sided BH and was successfully cured by the laparoscopic approach.


2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Khadija L ◽  
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Hajar A ◽  
Jamal EF ◽  
Issam EN ◽  
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Bochdalek hernia is the most common type of congenital diaphragmatic hernia. It is due to a defect in the posterior attachment of the diaphragm muscle, subsequent to a failure of pleuroperitoneal membrane closure in utero. Bochdalek hernia is often asymptomatic in adults, hence, it is fortuitously discovered as an incidental finding on CT scan. Alternatively, it may be diagnosed only after complications occur, such as empyema, cardiac tamponade and gastrointestinal strangulation. CT usually demonstrates a fatty mass above the diaphragm (Figure 1: arrow), which may be associated with other organs entrapment. Coronal and sagittal reformatted images show the diaphragmatic defect (Figure 2: arrows).


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