Right-sided Bochdalek hernia containing retroperitoneal fat in the elderly: report of a case

Abstract Background Most cases of Bochdalek hernias are diagnosed during the neonatal period and arise on the left side. We report a rare case of a right-sided Bochdalek hernia in an elderly patient. Case presentation A 72-year-old man presented with chest tightness and nausea. He had no history of...

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Main Authors: Michihito Toda, Aya Yamamoto, Takashi Iwata
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Japan Surgical Society 2019-05-01
Series:Surgical Case Reports
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40792-019-0637-2
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