BMJ Case Rep

. 2024 Aug 31;17(8):e258279.

 doi: 10.1136/bcr-2023-258279. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39216885/

Central congenital diaphragmatic hernia presenting as intestinal obstruction

Ziad Farhan-Alanie ¹, Loveena Sreedharan ²

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• PMID: 39216885
• DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2023-258279

Abstract

Presentation of congenital diaphragmatic hernia in adulthood is rare. Further, most cases are attributable to Bochdalek and Morgagni hernias with central tendon hernias being particularly uncommon. We report a case of central congenital diaphragmatic hernia in an adult presenting as large intestinal obstruction and respiratory failure. Open repair of the hernia was performed, which brought about the resolution of the patient’s symptoms. This case report highlights the possibility for congenital diaphragmatic hernia to present in adulthood and the importance of early diagnosis and treatment in these situations.

Keywords: Congenital disorders; Gastroenterology; Gastrointestinal surgery; General surgery; Radiology.

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