Congenital Bochdalek’s Diaphragmatic Hernia

Diagnosis of a rare Bochdalek’s congenital diaphragmatic hernia may be challenging. Our patient presented with respiratory and gastrointestinal findings. Chest radiograph revealed the stomach in the left thorax. Diagnosis of recurrent bacterial pneumonia was incorrectly made because of repeated symp...

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Published inJournal of Nepal Paediatric Society Vol. 32; no. 3; pp. 254 - 256
Main Authors Ahmadu, Baba Usman, Yola, Chinda John, Abew, Kaleb Abalis
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published 24.02.2013
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Summary:Diagnosis of a rare Bochdalek’s congenital diaphragmatic hernia may be challenging. Our patient presented with respiratory and gastrointestinal findings. Chest radiograph revealed the stomach in the left thorax. Diagnosis of recurrent bacterial pneumonia was incorrectly made because of repeated symptoms. Chest radiograph can provide sufficient information for rapid diagnosis. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/jnps.v32i3.6968 J. Nepal Paediatr. SocVol.32(3) 2012 254-256
ISSN:1990-7974
1990-7982
DOI:10.3126/jnps.v32i3.6968