Bochdalek Hernia Revealed by Incarceration of the Splenic Flexure: A Rare Case in an Adult.

Key Points

• To discuss a rare case of adult Bochdalek hernia with subsequent splenic flexure incarceration.
• Observation of clinical presentation and complications in a single adult case.
• Documentation of surgical intervention procedures undertaken.
• Assessment of post-operative outcomes.
• Detected incarceration of the splenic flexure due to Bochdalek hernia.
• Prompt surgical intervention prevented life-threatening consequences.