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JSP-Journal of Surgery Pakistan International. 2017; 22 (1): 35-37
in English
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ABSTRACT
Diaphragmatic hernia is rarely reported in elderly. Here we present a 90-year-old male patient suffering from respiratory symptoms with no prior history of trauma. Investigations showed diaphragmatic hernia on the right-side. Defect was anteromedial in position. The contents of the hernia were small and large gut. Considering multiple co-morbid it was decided not to operate on this patient