ISSN:
1432-0509
Keywords:
Key words: Adult right-sided Bochdalek hernia—Hepatic hypoplasia—Intrathoracic intestinal strangulation—Acute abdominal distress—Convergence of mesenteric folds.
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Abstract An adult case of right-sided Bochdalek hernia complicating intrathoracic intestinal strangulation is presented. Formation of this rare right-sided diaphragmatic hernia was facilitated by coexistent hypoplasia of the medial segment of left hepatic lobe. Computed tomography showed characteristic findings such as dilated small intestine with convergence of mesenteric folds in the thorax, which was highly diagnostic of intestinal strangulation due to diaphragmatic hernia.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1107/s002610000021
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