Open AccessBochdalek Hernia Presented as a ‘Pop’ Sound in an Adult
Author(s) -
Chum HL,
Wong WM
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
hong kong journal of emergency medicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.145
H-Index - 12
eISSN - 2309-5407
pISSN - 1024-9079
DOI - 10.1177/102490791302000507
Subject(s) - medicine , bochdalek hernia , diaphragm (acoustics) , differential diagnosis , hernia , diaphragmatic hernia , abdominal pain , thoracic cavity , radiology , diaphragmatic breathing , surgery , sound (geography) , computed tomography , congenital diaphragmatic hernia , general surgery , pathology , alternative medicine , pregnancy , fetus , physics , geomorphology , biology , acoustics , loudspeaker , genetics , geology
Bochdalek hernia is a congenital diaphragmatic hernia in which intra‐abdominal organs protrude into the thoracic cavity through an opening in the diaphragm. It rarely occurs in adults. We report one such case in a 24‐year‐old lady who presented with a pop sound and acute onset of abdominal pain. Imaging investigation confirmed the diagnosis and laparoscopic repair was done. The importance of high clinical suspicion, consideration of Bochdalek hernia as a differential diagnosis of acute abdominal pain and the role of imaging for accurate diagnosis is emphasized.