Hernia Diafragmatica Izquierda. Reporte de un caso / Left Diaphragmatic Hernia: A case report

Se presenta un caso clínico de diagnóstico ecográfico de hernia diafragmática realizado a partir de signos de sospecha. La paciente se presenta a control prenatal cursando 18 semanas de gestación, donde se visualiza alteración de la posición de la silueta cardiaca y cambios en la ecogenicidad en el campo pulmonar izquierdo. Se evalúan los signos pronósticos de las hernias diafragmáticas como la presencia de estómago e hígado en tórax y se calcula el índice pulmóncabeza ( LHR). En el presente caso el LHR arrojo un valor de 2,3 %, lo cual indica un buen pronóstico ya que el LHR mayor a 1,4 % se asocia a 93 % de posibilidades de sobrevivir

A clinical case of ultrasound diagnosis of diaphragmatic hernia performed from signs of suspicion is presented. The patient is presented to prenatal control studying 18 weeks gestation, where alteration of the position of the cardiac silhouette and changes in ecogenicity in the left pulmonary field is displayed. The prognostic signs of diaphragmatic hernias such as the presence of stomach and thorax liver and the lung-headed index (LHR) are evaluated. In the present case, the LHR shows a value of 2.3 %, which indicates a good prognosis since the LHR greater than 1.4 % is associated with 93 % possibilities to survive

Diagnóstico ecográfico de un feto con hernia diafragmática / Echographical diagnosis of a fetus with diaphragmatic hernia

Se presenta el caso clínico de una paciente de 25 años de edad con 21 semanas de gestación, remitida al Centro de Genética Municipal de Santiago de Cuba por presentar la alfafetoproteína alterada (G3A1P1). Se le realizó la ecografía indicada, donde se observó imagen ecolúcida a nivel del tórax en forma de masa, ausencia de estómago en el abdomen, polihidramnios y disminución de la circunferencia abdominal; por tanto, se remitió al Centro de Genética Provincial donde fue valorada por un equipo multidisciplinario que confirmó el diagnóstico de hernia diafragmática en el feto y, con el consentimiento de la pareja, se decidió la interrupción del embarazo.

The case report of a 25 years patient with a pregnancy of 21 weeks is presented, referred to the Genetics Municipal Center in Santiago de Cuba for presenting altered alpha-fetoprotein (G3A1P1). The prescribed echography was carried out, in which an echo lucid image was observed at the thorax level similar to a mass, stomach absence in the abdomen, polyhydramnioses and decrease of the abdominal circumference; therefore, she was transferred to the Provincial Center of Genetics where she was evaluated by a multidisciplinary team which confirmed the diagnosis of diaphragmatic hernia in the fetus and, with the couple's consent, the interruption of pregnancy was decided.

Traumatic Diaphragmatic Hernia.

Blunt traumatic diaphragmatic ruptures are uncommon yet associated with high mortality. They occur due to blunt or penetrating thoraco-abdominal injury. Diagnosis is often missed, and a high index of suspicion is vital. They may present acutely or delayed as respiratory distress or obstruction. They can be managed through a laparotomy or a thoracotomy and in the present day with minimal access surgery. We report an interesting case of blunt traumatic diaphragmatic hernia in a 48-year-old man presenting after abdomino-thoracic injury due to fall from height. He had herniation of the colon and stomach. Through a left subcostal incision, the herniated organs were reduced, and the diaphragmatic defect closed with prolene suture.

Diagnóstico retardado de hernia de Bochdalek. Presentación de caso / Delayed diagnosis of Bochdalek hernia. Case presentation

Fundamento: el defecto congénito en el cierre de la región posterolateral del diafragma se denomina hernia de Bochdalek y solo en el 10 % de los niños el diagnóstico se realiza después del primer mes de vida. Este defecto congénito permite que se desplacen las vísceras abdominales hacia el tórax, lo que a la vez puede ser la causa de una opacidad pulmonar persistente en la radiografía torácica. Objetivo: ilustrar, debido a su infrecuencia, el diagnóstico retardado de hernia de Bochdalek en una paciente con una opacidad pulmonar persistente. Presentación de caso: se describe el caso de una niña de once meses de edad, que ingresó por una opacidad pulmonar persistente en base pulmonar izquierda y signos clínicos de infección. Después de realizar tratamiento con antibióticos durante cinco días tuvo mejoría clínica pero persistía la imagen en la radiografía torácica. En la tomografía computarizada se observó el bazo localizado en el hemitórax izquierdo debido a una hernia de Bochdalek. Conclusiones: el diagnóstico de la hernia de Bochdalek fuera de la etapa de recién nacido es infrecuente, sin embargo esta enfermedad debe tenerse en cuenta en todo paciente con una opacidad pulmonar persistente aun cuando su edad sobrepase la etapa neonatal.

Background: congenital defect in the closure of the posterolateral region of the diaphragm is called Bochdalek hernia and only in 10 % of children the diagnosis is made after the first month of life. This birth defect allows abdominal organs to move into the chest, which in turn can be the cause of persistent pulmonary opacity on chest radiography. Objective: to illustrate the delayed diagnosis of Bochdalek hernia in a patient with a persistent pulmonary opacity, as it is an infrequent case. Case presentation: the case of an eleven months old girl, who was admitted for a left lung base pulmonary opacity and persistent clinical signs of infection is described. The patient had clinical improvement after completing treatment with antibiotics for five days but the image persisted on chest radiography. Computed tomography showed the spleen in the left hemithorax due to Bochdalek hernia. Conclusions: the diagnosis of Bochdalek hernia out of the newborn stage is rare, however this disease should be considered in all patients with persistent pulmonary opacity even when their age exceeds the neonatal stage.

Agenesis of right diaphragm in the adults a diagnostic dilemma.

Diaphragmatic agenesis is the most extreme form of congenital diaphragmatic defect, and it may be unilateral or bilateral. Diaphragmatic agenesis is a rare diagnosis, typically made early in infancy and is generally associated with other genetic anomalies, especially anueploidy syndromes. It is associated with a high mortality, if not treated in infancy. However, a few patients have survived till adulthood. In this report, we describe the case of an adult female who presented with progressive shortness of breath during third trimester of pregnancy with complete agenesis of the right side of the diaphragm. A new diaphragm was created using polypropylene mesh after which she improved symptomatically and the lung showed good expansion.

Transdiaphragmatic intercostal hernia: imaging aspects in three cases / Hernia intercostal transdiafragmatica: aspectos de imagem em tres casos

Transdiaphragmatic intercostal hernia is uncommon and mostly related to blunt or penetrating trauma. We report three similar cases of cough-induced transdiaphragmatic intercostal hernia, highlighting the anatomic findings obtained with different imaging modalities (radiography, ultrasonography, CT, and magnetic resonance) in each of the cases.

Hérnias intercostais transdiafragmáticas são eventos raros e são geralmente relacionadas a traumas abertos ou fechados, com risco de complicações. Relatamos três casos semelhantes, decorrentes de crises de tosse, destacando o aspecto das alterações anatômicas nos exames de imagem obtidos em cada situação (radiografia, ultrassonografia, TC e ressonância magnética).

Agenesis of the hemidiaphragm: A rare presentation in an adult.

Unilateral diaphragmatic agenesis is a rare finding in adult patients. We report a case of unilateral agenesis of diaphragm in a 22-year-old male patient to highlight the fact that a rare entity of agenesis of diaphragm can have a misleading presentation in adulthood due to both pulmonary and abdominal symptoms.

Hérnia diafragmática congênita simulando derrame pleural: relato de caso / Congenital diaphragmatic hernia simulating pleural effusion: case report

JUSTIFICATIVA E OBJETIVOS: A hérnia diafragmática congênita de Bochdalek se constitui um defeito na posição póstero-lateral do diafragma, ocorrendo normalmente na infância, sendo causa importante de hipoplasia pulmonar. Em adultos, é uma ocorrência rara, com pouco mais de 100 casos descritos. Os adultos comumente são assintomáticos, podendo apresentar sintomas gastrointestinais e raramente, sintomas respiratórios inespecíficos. O objetivo deste estudo foi relatar uma apresentação tardia de hérnia de Bochdalek em um adulto com sintomatologia respiratória. RELATO DO CASO: Paciente do sexo masculino, 30 anos, com queixa de dispneia de longa data, que teve o seu diagnóstico realizado após apresentar um quadro similar a um derrame pleural. CONCLUSÃO: Devido à raridade das hérnias diafragmáticas congênitas em adultos, é necessário raciocínio clínico, técnico e tático diferenciado por parte do médico clínico, o que pode evitar graves complicações como pneumotórax e necrose intestinal.

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Bochdalek congenital diaphragmatic hernia constitutes a defect in the posterolateral position of the diaphragm, usually occurring in childhood and being an important cause of pulmonary hypoplasia. In adults,it is a rare occurrence, with little more than 100 cases reported. Adults are usually asymptomatic but gastrointestinal symptoms and, rarely, nonspecific respiratory symptoms, can occur. This study aimed at reporting a late presentation of Bochdalek herniain adult patient with respiratory symptoms. CASE REPORT: Male patient, 30-year-old with a complaint of long-standing dyspnea, who had the diagnosis made after presenting a clinical picture similar to a pleural effusion. CONCLUSION: Since the occurrence of congenital diaphragmatic hernias in adults is very rare, the clinician needs clinical,technical and tactical reasoning, in order to prevent serious complications such as pneumothorax and intestinal necrosis.

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Evaluación por imágenes del diafragma en el niño / Image evaluation of diaphragm in children

The anatomy, embriology andfunctions of the neonate 's diaphragm, as well as its anatomical and functional oddities were reviewed. And, in a deeper way, imaging studies were also reviewed; these have an important role in functional and anatomic evaluation of the diaphragm, each one with its own advantages and limitations. Chest X-rays allow an anatomic two dimensional evaluation of the diaphragm and constitutes the first approach in the study of diaphragm pathology in children; hence, the normal anatomy and the most common pathological signs are reviewed. Digestive tube studies using contrast media still are the best choice for diagnosis of hiatal hernia and of herniation through the foramen of Morgagni, where the colon is ascended. Ultrasound use is highlighted for the evaluation of diaphragmatic motility, as well as some of its advantages over fluoroscopy, which is and has been the method of choice in the diagnosis of diaphragmatic paralysis in children. Multiplanar images are the most complete method for the anatomic evaluation of the diaphragm, since they show its spatial orientation and allow the detailed evaluation of those pahologies where the anatomy is altered, such as diaphragmatic hernias, trauma and tumors.

Revisamos la embriología, anatomía y funciones del diafragma, sus particularidades anatómicas y funcionales en los neonatos y, en forma más profunda, los estudios por imágenes, que en la actualidad tienen un importante rol en su evaluación anatómica y funcional, cada uno de ellos con sus ventajas y limitaciones. La radiografía de tóraxpermite una evaluación anatómica en dos planos del diafragma y constituye la primera aproximación en el estudio de la patología del diafragma en los niños, por lo que se describe la anatomía normal y los signos de las patologías más frecuentes. Los estudios contrastados del tubo digestivo siguen siendo de elección para el estudio de las hernias hiatales y hernias de Morgagni en donde está ascendido el colon. Destacamos el uso del ultrasonido en la evaluación de la motilidad diafragmática, y algunas de sus ventajas sobre la fluoroscopia, que es y ha sido el método de elección en el diagnóstico de la parálisis diafragmática en los niños. Las imágenes multiplanares son un método más completo en la evaluación anatómica del diafragma, muestran mejor su orientación espacial y permiten la evaluación detallada de las patologías donde la anatomía está alterada, como hernias diafragmáticas congénitas, trauma y tumores.

Post-traumatic synchronous twin inter-muscular abdominal and diaphragmatic hernias: A rare presentation.

Simultaneous occurrence of traumatic abdominal wall hernia (TAWH) and traumatic diaphragmatic hernia (TDH) is uncommon. Our report documents the rare delayed presentation of simultaneous occurrence of TAWH and TDH in a patient who sustained a bicycle handlebar injury as a consequence of the bicycle he was riding colliding with a motorbike in a road-traffic accident. Excellent outcome could be achieved in this patient with surgical repair without requiring the use of a mesh.

Right diaphragmatic hernia in an elderly man.

A 71-year-old male presented with progressive exertional breathlessness and cough for the last four years. His breathlessness aggravated after a heavy meal and on lying down. He was a smoker, but had no co-morbidities. He did not remember any major trauma or surgery. Examination of the respiratory system revealed mediastinal shift to the left, diminished breath sounds over the whole of the right hemithorax and gurgling sounds all over, mainly the infrascapular area. Examination of other organ systems revealed no abnormality.

Rare presentation of spontaneous acquired diaphragmatic hernia.

Spontaneous acquired diaphragmatic hernia without any apparent history of trauma is a very rare condition and is very difficult to diagnose. We present a case of a 21-year-old male who presented with abdominal pain for one month and four episodes of vomiting for one day. Clinical suspicion, chest radiography with nasogastric tube in situ and computed tomography (CT) confirmed the diagnosis. The diaphragmatic defect was repaired surgically. The patient had an uneventful post-operative recovery.

Challenges in the management of early versus late presenting congenital diaphragmatic hernia in a poor resource setting

Background: Despite the advances in management; congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) has continued to pose a significant challenge to paediatric surgeons. This is amplified in a setting like ours where there is a dearth of facilities to cope with the problem of CDH. This study was undertaken to highlight the peculiarities of the management of CDH in a poor resource setting. Methods: All confirmed cases of CDH were prospectively documented from 2003 till date. Results: Seven children were treated from 2003 till date. The diaphragmatic defect was on the left side in six (83.8) and on the right side in one (17.7). All the patients had primary closure of the defect without patch via an abdominal approach. The three patients presenting at birth died while the remaining four patients survived. Conclusion: With inadequate neonatal intensive care facilities; the severe early presenting CDH has a dismal prognosis. In contrast; the late presenting CDH poses more diagnostic challenges; but once identified and appropriate treatment instituted; it has an excellent prognosis. We recommend that physicians should include CDH in the differential diagnosis of patients with birth asphyxia and in patients with chronic respiratory symptoms with failure to thrive

Mesentro-axial gastric volvulus in a Morgagni diaphragmatic hernia in an old female

A Morgagni diaphragmatic hernia is a rare congenital anteromedial defect in adults [5%]. Symptoms of visceral herniation are attributable to the organs involved. Imaging is the mainstay of diagnosis either in an asymptomatic person or in a person with respiratory and/or gastrointestinal symptoms, ultimately requiring surgical intervention because of the risk of incarceration. We present a rare case of 80 years old female with vague upper abdominal pain and recurrent vomiting. An anteromedial parasternal defect was established on conventional as well as on cross-sectional imaging in right hemidiaphragm through which the upper abdominal contents were protruding in the right hemithorax, all enclosed in a peritoneal sac. The herniation resulted in mesentro-axial gastric volvulus. Due to age and anaesthesia risk, patient was conservatively managed

Morgagni hernia with down syndrome: A rare association.

We report a case of a 22-year-old male with Down syndrome and Morgagni hernia, who presented to us with complaints of cough, regurgitation and vomiting. He was successfully treated surgically and the defect was repaired with prolene mesh.

Hérnia diafragmática congênita: revisão da literatura e relato de casos / Congenital diaphragmatic hernia: a literature review and case reports

A hérnia diafragmática congênita, tipicamente se apresenta na infância, no período neonatal imediato ou mais tardiamente em lactentes ou pré escolares, mas pode ser raramente detectada em adultos...Atualmente, com o advento de imagens digitais o diagnóstico precoce, até mesmo pré-natal, da hérnia diafragmática congênita tem contribuído para melhorar a morbidade e reduzir a mortalidade. O objetivo deste trabalho monográfico é fazer uma breve revisão bibliográfica sobre o tema em questão, revisando livros e artigos sobre o tema e descrevendo o mesmo de forma sucinta para então correlacioná-lo com os casos clínicos acompanhados no ambulatório de pediatria e pneumologia pediátrica do Hospital Universitário Antônio Pedro (HUAP).

Congenital diaphragmatic hernia; delayed presentation

We report a case of late-presenting congenital diaphragmatic hernia [CDH] in a three-month-old male infant presenting to the pediatric hospital with attacks of cough and cyanosis. Although CDH is usually manifested on the first day of life, there are a number of case reports of late-presenting CDH usually presenting with respiratory or gastrointestinal symptoms. In this case report, we have focused on the anesthetic management of late-presenting CDH. Congenital diaphragmatic hernia is usually manifested on the first days of life as respiratory distress and a scaphoid abdomen. The abnormality is herniation of the abdominal viscera through a defect in the diaphragm, most commonly the foramen of Bochdalek on the left side. These infants often have a dramatic presentation, in contrast, late onset or late- presenting CDHs present outside the neonatal period with variable signs and symptoms. We describe a case of late-presenting CDH that referred to the pediatric hospital with attacks of cough and cyanosis

[Right - sided bochdalek hernia with ectopic kidney [a case report]]

Failure in the development of diaphragm leaves a posterolateral defect known as bochdalek hernia. This anomaly is observed on the left side in 80-90 percent of the cases. Incomplete development of the posterior diaphragm causes the abdominal viscera to move to the chest cavity, causing the lung to become hypoplastic at the affected side. Ectopic kidneys are mainly located within the pelvic. However rare cases of thoracic kidney have also been reported. The patient was a 2-months-old infant admitted to the pediatric ward in Kermanshah Imam Reza hospital. Chest x-ray and chest sonography revealed a right-sided diaphragmatic hernia with ectopic kidney within the right thorax. The patient underwent a surgery. It was a success and the patient was released from the hospital. Although thoracic kidney is a rare condition specifically when it is with diaphragmatic hernia, it could be diagnosed with before and after surgery investigations. This condition can be fixed with necessary manoeuvers and mobilization of vascular pediculus when the defect of diaphragm is removed

Congenital Hemidiaphragmatic Agenesis Presenting as Reversible Mesenteroaxial Gastric Volvulus and Diaphragmatic Hernia: A Case Report

A 70-yr-old woman complained of left sided chest pain and non-bilious vomiting for four days after taking a gastric bloating agent for an upper gastrointestinal study. The chest radiography revealed gastric air-fluid levels and bowel loops in the left thoracic cavity. An emergency thoracotomy was performed. The abdominal organs (stomach, spleen, splenic flexure of the colon) were in the left thorax and the entire left hemidiaphragm was absent. There were no diaphragmatic remnants visible for reconstruction of the left diaphragm. We provided warm saline irrigation and performed a left lower lobe adhesiotomy. Thirteen days after surgery, the chest radiography showed improvement in the herniation but mild haziness remained at the left lower lung field. Here we present the oldest case of congenital diaphragmatic agenesis presenting with transient gastric volvulus and diaphragmatic hernia.