RIGHT-SIDED DIAPHRAGMATIC-HERNIA OF BOCHD ALEK

Congenital diaphragmatic herniae through the foramen of Bochdalek usua lly present with severe respiratory symptoms soon after birth. The lat e-presenting Bochdalek herniae often show difficulties in diagnosis le ading to inappopriate treatment The prime example is the herniated sto mach which is mistaken for a tension pneumothorax. Strangulation is a rare, but an Important complication. Techniques for closure of diaphra gmatic detects should be performed rapidly and effectively in a critic ally ill patient.