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Acute herniation through a posterolateral diaphragmatic (Bochdalek) hernia in an adult |
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| Authors: | R B Chard I C O'Rourke |
| Abstract: | Acute herniation through a posterolateral diaphragmatic defect is rare. A case is presented in which herniation took place after the sudden inversion of a 16-year old youth. Its aetiology, presentation, diagnosis and treatment are discussed. |
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