Laparoscopic Repair of Bochdalek Hernia, Presenting as a Renal Colic

Bochdalek hernia in a young adult successfully treated with a laparoscopic approach, a case report

“…As we did in our patient. When strangulation appears, prompt diagnosis and treatment are necessary as delay can lead to severe complications or even death [ 1 , 7 ].…”

“…Many approaches are available, including open, thoracoscopic, and laparoscopic techniques [ 1 , 6 ]. In any case, reducing the abdominal contents and repairing the diaphragmatic defect must be achieved [ 6 , 7 ]. The mesh reinforcement of the repair depends on the defect size and may be considered when the defects are larger than 8 cm in size as primary repair can not be possible in 53% of the cases [ 7 , 8 ].…”

“…In any case, reducing the abdominal contents and repairing the diaphragmatic defect must be achieved [ 6 , 7 ]. The mesh reinforcement of the repair depends on the defect size and may be considered when the defects are larger than 8 cm in size as primary repair can not be possible in 53% of the cases [ 7 , 8 ]. Also, the diaphragm's continuing stress resulting from respiratory and cardiac movements and cardiac can potentially affect the primary repair [ 1 , 7 ].…”

“…The mesh reinforcement of the repair depends on the defect size and may be considered when the defects are larger than 8 cm in size as primary repair can not be possible in 53% of the cases [ 7 , 8 ]. Also, the diaphragm's continuing stress resulting from respiratory and cardiac movements and cardiac can potentially affect the primary repair [ 1 , 7 ]. In any approach, the possibility of intraoperative and postoperative pneumothorax should be present by the surgical team.…”