Diaphragmatic hernia

Case contributed by David Cuete
Diagnosis certain

Patient Data

Age: 50 years
Gender: Male

CT Chest

ct

There is a posterolateral focal defect in the left hemidiaphragm with herniation of splenic flexure of colon into the left hemithorax.

Case Discussion

Appearances are most consistent with a Bochdalek hernia.

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