Korean J Med.
1998 Apr;54(4):582-585.
Right-side Bochdalek Hernia with Unusual Kidney Herniation in an Old Patient
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- 1Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, Chungbuk National University, Cheongju, Korea.
Abstract
- Bochdalek hernia through Bochdalek foramen, defect at the posterolateral side of the diaphragm is one of the congenital diaphragmatic hernias. It usually occurs in infants, but very rare in old age and also on the right side. We experienced the right-side Bochdalek hernia including kidney herniation in 68 years old man man ifested by hemoptysis. CT scan revealed diaphragmatic defect and herniated liver, colon and kidney. Thoracotomy was performed and the 10 cm-sized large defect was closed with patch. After then, the patient has been well without symptom.
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