Bochdalek hernia in adulthood: an unusual presentation and diagnostic dilemma.

ABSTRACT

Bochdalek diaphragmatic hernia is one of the most important surgically correctable causes of respiratory distress in the newborn. Delayed presentation in adult life is uncommon. We present a case of a 46-year-old, multigravida Kashmiri woman, who was misdiagnosed earlier and treated for pulmonary tuberculosis. Diagnosis was established pre-operatively by plain chest radiograph and barium meal. A dorso-lateral defect was located on left side of diaphragm which was corrected by using a prolene mesh.