Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery for adult Bochdalek hernia: a case report.
J Cardiothorac Surg
; 11(1): 165, 2016 Dec 01.
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Bochdalek hernia is a type of congenital diaphragmatic hernia that typically presents in childhood, while this diseases is extremely rare in adults. CASE PRESENTATION We review a case of a 63-year-old man with a left-sided Bochdalek hernia who was experiencing occasional pain at the left side of his chest for 8 months. The diagnosis of Bochdalek hernia was made by chest computed tomography. A part of the retroperitoneal adipose tissue was herniated into the left thoracic cavity through the diaphragmatic defect. The hernia was treated via video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery and he made an uneventful recovery.CONCLUSIONS:
We report a rare case of a left-sided Bochdalek hernia for which our patient was treated successfully via video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery. Even though rare, this disorder should be recognised, examined and treated appropriately to avoid complications.Palavras-chave
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01-internacional
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Assunto principal:
Cirurgia Torácica Vídeoassistida
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Hérnias Diafragmáticas Congênitas
Limite:
Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Cardiothorac Surg
Ano de publicação:
2016
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