Right-sided diaphragmatic hernia in an elderly male

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