Abstract:Bochdalek hernia (BH) is the commonest congenital diaphragmatic hernia, caused by the failure of the posterolateral diaphragmatic foramina to fuse properly. It is extremely rare in adults and accounts for 5-10%. Presenting a case of 48 years female with complaints of dry cough and left chest pain for 1 week. Diminished breath sounds and abnormal gurgling sounds heard on auscultation of left chest wall. X-ray chest showed elevated left hemi diaphragm and gastric bubble. Computed tomography (CT) chest revealed l… Show more
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