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Central diaphragmatic hernia in an adult: a rare presentation

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Introduction

An adult presentation of congenital diaphragmatic hernia is very rare. Here, we present a rare case report of left-sided central diaphragmatic hernia in an adult. Laparoscopic repair of the hernia was performed with mesh placement.

Case summary

A 19-year-old adult man was presented with pain in abdomen and occasional vomiting. X-ray and CT scan thorax was suggestive of diaphragmatic hernia with herniation of stomach. Laparoscopic repair were performed with mesh placement.

Discussion

Central diaphragmatic hernia is rarely seen in adults. Only one such case is reported so far. Successful repair was performed with laparoscopy. Patient recovered well without any postoperative complications.

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  1. N M Virani Wockhardt Hospital, Kalawad Road, Rajkot, Gujarat, 360007, India

    R. B. Jagad & P. Kamani

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Jagad, R.B., Kamani, P. Central diaphragmatic hernia in an adult: a rare presentation. Hernia 16, 607–609 (2012). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10029-011-0800-6

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