Clinical Image: What is Bochdalek's Hernia?

In 1848, Bochdalek described the congenital defect in fusion of the posterolateral foramina of the diaphragm.


Bochdalek's hernia on the left


Bochdalek's hernia on the left

Most Bochdalek's hernias occur on the left side, allowing protrusion of the abdominal viscera into the chest. Previously unrecognized Bochdalek's hernia in adults is often diagnosed incidentally.

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