Konstantinos G Spiridakis, Mathaios E Flamourakis, Ioannis G Gkionis, Eleni I Kaloeidi, Anthoula I Fachouridi, Styliani E Konstantoulaki, Eleni S Tsagkataki, Michail I Giakoumakis, Emmamouil A Vassilogiannakis, Georgios E Kostakis, Manousos S Christodoulakis
BACKGROUND: Diaphragmatic hernia involves protrusion of abdominal contents into the thorax through a defect in the diaphragm. This defect can be caused either by developmental failure of the posterolateral foramina to fuse properly, or by traumatic injury of the diaphragm. Left-sided diaphragmatic hernias are more common (80-90%) because the right pleuroperitoneal canal closes earlier and the liver protects the right diaphragm. Diaphragmatic hernias in adults are relatively asymptomatic, but in some cases may lead to incarcerated bowel, intraabdominal organ dysfunction, or severe pulmonary disease...
July 13, 2021: Journal of Medical Case Reports