Congenital diaphragmatic hernia presenting as splenic rupture in an adult.

Robb, Bruce W; Reed, Michael F · Ann Thorac Surg · 2006

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.

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