R B Jagad1, P Kamani. 1. N M Virani Wockhardt Hospital, Kalawad Road, Rajkot, Gujarat 360007, India. rajanbjagad@yahoo.com
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: An adult presentation of congenital diaphragmatic hernia is very rare. Here, we present a rare case report of left-sided central diaphragmatic hernia in an adult. Laparoscopic repair of the hernia was performed with mesh placement. CASE SUMMARY: A 19-year-old adult man was presented with pain in abdomen and occasional vomiting. X-ray and CT scan thorax was suggestive of diaphragmatic hernia with herniation of stomach. Laparoscopic repair were performed with mesh placement. DISCUSSION: Central diaphragmatic hernia is rarely seen in adults. Only one such case is reported so far. Successful repair was performed with laparoscopy. Patient recovered well without any postoperative complications.
INTRODUCTION: An adult presentation of congenital diaphragmatic hernia is very rare. Here, we present a rare case report of left-sided central diaphragmatic hernia in an adult. Laparoscopic repair of the hernia was performed with mesh placement. CASE SUMMARY: A 19-year-old adult man was presented with pain in abdomen and occasional vomiting. X-ray and CT scan thorax was suggestive of diaphragmatic hernia with herniation of stomach. Laparoscopic repair were performed with mesh placement. DISCUSSION: Central diaphragmatic hernia is rarely seen in adults. Only one such case is reported so far. Successful repair was performed with laparoscopy. Patient recovered well without any postoperative complications.
Authors: Wenlin Yuan; Yi Rao; Randal P Babiuk; John J Greer; Jane Y Wu; David M Ornitz Journal: Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A Date: 2003-04-17 Impact factor: 11.205