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To illustrate the presentation and surgical considerations of adult Bochdalek hernia manifesting with respiratory issues.

April 27, 2026Open Access

Late-presenting left Bochdalek hernia with intrathoracic transverse colon causing progressive exertional dyspnea: a case report

Key Points

To illustrate the presentation and surgical considerations of adult Bochdalek hernia manifesting with respiratory issues.
Case report detailing symptoms and surgical approach for a unique Bochdalek hernia presentation.
Focus on transthoracic repair technique due to intrathoracic complications.
Patient experienced progressive exertional dyspnea due to intrathoracic transverse colon displacement.
Surgical intervention via transthoracic approach was performed, emphasizing unique access considerations.

Abstract

This case highlights that adult Bochdalek hernia may present predominantly with respiratory symptoms and that operative access should be individualized. Transthoracic repair can be advantageous when incarceration and intrathoracic adhesions limit safe transabdominal reduction.

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Aldakak et al. (Fri,) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69eefcaefede9185760d3903 https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1186/s13019-026-04202-w

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