Case Reports in Surgery (Jan 2023)

Laparoscopic Repair of Bochdalek Hernia: A Rare Presentation of Abdominal Pain in the Elderly

  • Christopher Steen,
  • Jia Hui Lee,
  • Enoch Wong,
  • Sean Mackay

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1155/2023/5361609
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 2023

Abstract

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Bochdalek hernias (BHs) are rare, and the presentation, diagnosis, and management of them can be complex. We present a 70-year-old man presenting with left flank pain who underwent a successful laparoscopic repair of BH with mesh placement.