Laparoscopic repair of massive Bochdalek hernia

Authors

  • Zara Summers Department of Surgery, Gold Coast University Hospital, Australia
  • Eshwarshanker Jeyarajan Department of Surgery, Gold Coast University Hospital, Australia
  • Philip Townend Department of Surgery, Gold Coast University Hospital, Australia
  • David Parker Department of Surgery, Gold Coast University Hospital, Australia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2349-2902.isj20210983

Keywords:

Bochdalek, Diaphragmatic hernias, Hernia

Abstract

Bochdalek hernias are a rare diaphragmatic hernia, usually diagnosed in childhood. We report a case of a large Bochdalek hernia containing omentum, stomach, left colon and some small bowel (jejunum) including mesentery, the superior pole of the left kidney, spleen and tail of pancreas diagnosed in adulthood. Our patient underwent a laparoscopic repair of this massive hernia with a composite mesh with an excellent post-operative outcome.

Author Biography

Zara Summers, Department of Surgery, Gold Coast University Hospital, Australia

Surgical Registrar, Department of Surgery

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Published

2021-03-26

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Case Reports