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September 24, 2025CureusOpen Access

Symptomatic Left-Sided Bochdalek Hernia in the Adult: A Case Report and Literature Review

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Case report reveals a Bochdalek hernia causing respiratory symptoms in an elderly female, suggesting importance of prompt imaging.

Surgical correction is typically performed for symptomatic management in adults, not just in younger patients.
Diagnosis was confirmed via abdominal CT, illustrating its effectiveness in detecting Bochdalek hernia.
Patient opted for conservative management despite surgical eligibility, highlighting patient choice in treatment.
Clinical suspicion and prompt imaging are essential for older patients presenting respiratory or gastrointestinal symptoms.

Tran et al. (2025) studied this question.

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September 24, 2025CureusOpen Access

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Case report reveals a Bochdalek hernia causing respiratory symptoms in an elderly female, suggesting importance of prompt imaging.

Surgical correction is typically performed for symptomatic management in adults, not just in younger patients.
Diagnosis was confirmed via abdominal CT, illustrating its effectiveness in detecting Bochdalek hernia.
Patient opted for conservative management despite surgical eligibility, highlighting patient choice in treatment.
Clinical suspicion and prompt imaging are essential for older patients presenting respiratory or gastrointestinal symptoms.

Tran et al. (2025) studied this question.

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