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...
| Published in: | Surgical Case Reports |
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| Main Authors: | , , |
| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Japan Surgical Society
2019-05-01
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| Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40792-019-0637-2 |