Right Bochdalek hernia

Case contributed by Muhammad Essam
Diagnosis almost certain

Patient Data

Age: 50 years
Gender: Male
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Right Bochdalek hernia, transmitting fat content through a posterolateral diaphragmatic defect opposite non-united nonth rib fracture.

Old non-united fractures of the right posterior axillary portions of rights seventh to ninth ribs.

Fatty liver.

Case Discussion

The diaphragmatic defect is possibly due to old rib fracture.

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