Laparoscopic Repair of a Right-Sided Bochdalek Hernia with Sigmoid in an Adult: A Case Report

Pannekoek A, Roest MJ, van Delft EAK, Tielbeek JAW and de Brauw LM

Department of Surgery, Spaarne Gasthuis, Hoofddorp, Netherlands Department of Radiology, Spaarne Gasthuis Hoofddorp, Netherlands

^*Correspondance to: L Maurits de Brauw 

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Abstract:

The Bochdalek hernia is a rare congenital defect in the posterolateral diaphragm, often presented at pediatric age with symptoms such as respiratory complaints due to mechanical obstruction of the intestines. Organs as the kidney, spleen and pancreas tend to herniate usually through the left hemidiaphragm. We present a case of a right sided Bochdalek hernia with an obstructed sigmoid colon in an adult. During my stay I had faith in the surgeon and nurses. They informed me well throughout the whole process and the surgeon was sincerely involved. I felt comfortable during my stay in the hospital and my recovery was quick.

Keywords:

Bochdalek hernia; Laparoscopic repair; Hemidiaphragm

Cite the Article:

Pannekoek A, Roest MJ, van Delft EAK, Tielbeek JAW, de Brauw LM. Laparoscopic Repair of a Right-Sided Bochdalek Hernia with Sigmoid in an Adult: A Case Report. World J Surg Surgical Res. 2022; 5: 1409..