Congenital diaphragmatic hernia presenting as splenic rupture in an adult.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
We present the case of a 66-year-old man with a congenital diaphragmatic hernia and splenic rupture. The adult presentation of congenital posterolateral diaphragmatic (Bochdalek) hernia is rare. We describe the operative approach and provide a brief review of the literature.
Medical subject headings
- Hernia, Diaphragmatic
- Hernias, Diaphragmatic, Congenital
- Splenic Rupture