Open AccessA rare case of compression atelectasis due to spontaneous diaphragmatic hernia: a case report
Author(s) -
Fachreza Aryo Damara
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
journal of asian medical students association
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2226-3403
DOI - 10.52629/jamsa.v9i1.203
Subject(s) - medicine , diaphragmatic hernia , atelectasis , thoracic cavity , hernia , epigastric pain , diaphragmatic breathing , surgery , dysphagia , congenital diaphragmatic hernia , lung , vomiting , pathology , pregnancy , fetus , alternative medicine , biology , genetics
Type IV diaphragmatic hernia is a rare case which has various clinical manifestations. The clinical manifestations as a result of protruded organ towards thoracic cavity in diaphragmatic hernia are varied from gastrointestinal symptoms such as epigastric pain, dysphagia and acid reflux. However, in a rare occasion, dyspnea may present as a result of compression atelectasis due to excessive increased in intrathoracic pressure. Here, we report a 57-year-old male patient who had spontaneous diaphragmatic hernia admitted with dyspnea as a chief complaint. This report might add another perspective to the physicians in facing the patient with atelectasis as the result of a high level of lung compression secondary to type IV diaphragmatic hernia.