scholarly journals Fortuitous Discovery of a Bochdalek Hernia in an Adult

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).

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 


2013 ◽  
Vol 28 (suppl 1) ◽  
pp. 13-18 ◽  
Author(s):  
Frances Lilian Lanhellas Gonçalves ◽  
Fábio Santana de Oliveira ◽  
Augusto Frederico Schmidt ◽  
Luís Antônio Violin Dias Pereira ◽  
Rodrigo Melo Gallindo ◽  
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PURPOSE: To evaluate the expression of myosin in muscle fibers of the diaphragm in experimental congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH). METHODS: Fetuses of pregnant rats were divided into four groups: External Control (EC), composed of non-manipulated rats; Nitrofen, composed of pregnant rats that received 100 mg of nitrofen (2,4-dichloro-4'nitrodiphenyl ether) diluted in olive oil on gestational day (GD) 9.5, whose fetuses developed CDH (N+) or not (N-), and Olive Oil Placebo (OO), composed of pregnant rats that received the oil on the same GD. The fetuses were collected on GD 18.5, 19.5, 20.5 and 21.5 (term = 22 days). We obtained body weight (BW) and photographed the diaphragm area (DA), hernia area (HA) and subsequent calculated the HA/DA ratio in N+ group. Samples of Diaphragm muscle were processed for histological staining with H/E and immunohistochemistry (IHQ) for myosin.} RESULTS: The fetuses of N- and N+ groups had decreased BW and DA compared to EC and OO groups (p <0.001). HA was decreased on GD 18.5 compared to 21.5 (p <0.001) and the HA/DA ratio showed no difference. IHQ showed decreased expression of myosin in nitrofen groups. CONCLUSION: CDH induced by nitrofen model contributes to the understanding of muscularization in the formation of the diaphragm where the myosin expression is decreased.


2011 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 6
Author(s):  
Claire R. Jackson ◽  
Gordan A. MacKinlay ◽  
Merrill McHoney

Thoracoscopic repair of congenital diaphra­gmatic hernia (CDH) has been described by a number of authors and is increasingly widely practiced. We present a technical learning point. CDH is associated with the presence of a hernia sac in around 20% of all cases. In this case the presence of a ruptured hernia sac complicated the thoracoscopic repair of a left sided CDH, as it was initially difficult to recognise. Once the anatomy was clarified the repair was satisfactorily completed and the child made a rapid postoperative recovery. This technical note is to warn other surgeons that a tunnel like appearance of the diaphragmatic defect may in fact be due to the presence of a torn hernia sac, which requires excision before closure of the defect.


2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (10) ◽  
pp. 3519
Author(s):  
Vinayagam Ganesan ◽  
Venkatesh Sadayan Periyasamy ◽  
Gokila Mariappan

Congenital diaphragmatic hernia consists of a defect of the diaphragm that allows the passage of abdominal viscera into the thorax. Congenital diaphragmatic hernia most commonly present in infancy and childhood due to respiratory distress. However, a few of them may escape into adulthood. A very few of these adult cases may be identified during a routine medical checkup for various other reasons without any cardio-respiratory problems. In our case report, we have diagnosed incidentally an asymptomatic left diaphragmatic hernia with cardio-mediastinal shifting in a 38 years old female admitted for left breast fibroadenoma excision during a routine pre-anesthetic check-up and underwent breast surgery without any cardio-respiratory problems.


2021 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gabriëla G. Edel ◽  
Gerben Schaaf ◽  
Rene M. H. Wijnen ◽  
Dick Tibboel ◽  
Gabrielle Kardon ◽  
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Congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) is a structural birth defect characterized by a diaphragmatic defect, lung hypoplasia and structural vascular defects. In spite of recent developments, the pathogenesis of CDH is still poorly understood. CDH is a complex congenital disorder with multifactorial etiology consisting of genetic, cellular and mechanical factors. This review explores the cellular origin of CDH pathogenesis in the diaphragm and lungs and describes recent developments in basic and translational CDH research.


Fetal Therapy ◽  
2019 ◽  
pp. 503-511
Author(s):  
Jan Deprest ◽  
Anne Debeer ◽  
Lennart Van der Veeken ◽  
Karel Allegaert ◽  
Liesbeth Lewi ◽  
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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.


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