A rare case of incarcerated bochdalek diaphragmatic hernia in a pregnant lady

Ab Rashid, Islah Munjih and Din, Jiffre (2010) A rare case of incarcerated bochdalek diaphragmatic hernia in a pregnant lady. Medical Journal of Malaysia, 65 (1). pp. 75-76. ISSN 0300-5283

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Abstract

The occurrence of congenital diaphragmatic hernia in a pregnant adult is rare. In contrast to neonatal diaphragmatic hernias, most of the adult patients present with vague gastrointestinal symptoms mimicking other diseases hence the importance of high index of suspicion. We report a case of a young pregnant lady with congenital diaphragmatic hernia presenting with symptoms and clinical signs suggestive of acute pancreatitis. The patient had a laparotomy performed to reduce the hernial content and the diaphragmatic defect was successfully repaired.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Additional Information:	4614/13187
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Bochdalek Hernia, Pregnancy, Pancreatitis, Perforation of Stomach
Subjects:	R Medicine > RD Surgery R Medicine > RG Gynecology and obstetrics
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Medicine > Department of Surgery
Depositing User:	Ms Rosyidah Taju Rahim
Date Deposited:	27 Dec 2011 10:03
Last Modified:	27 Dec 2011 10:04
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/13187

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