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. 2013;4(9):778-81.
doi: 10.1016/j.ijscr.2013.06.006. Epub 2013 Jun 20.

Adult right-sided Bochdalek hernia with ileo-cecal appendix: Almeida-Reis hernia

C E Costa Almeida  1 , Luis S Reis, Carlos M Costa Almeida
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Adult right-sided Bochdalek hernia with ileo-cecal appendix: Almeida-Reis hernia

C E Costa Almeida et al. Int J Surg Case Rep. 2013.

Abstract

Introduction: Bochdalek hernia is one of the most common congenital abnormalities manifested in infants. In the adult is a rarity, with a prevalence of 0.17-6% of all diaphragmatic hernias. Right-sided Bochdalek hernias containing colon are even more rare, with no case described in the literature with ileo-cecal appendix.

Presentation of case: The authors present a case of a right-sided Bochdalek hernia in an adult female of 49 years old, presented with severe respiratory failure. During laparotomy for hernia correction, were found in an intrathoracic position the cecum and ileo-cecal appendix, the right colon and the transverse colon.

Discussion: Although useful in patient evaluation, clinical history and physical examination are not helpful in making diagnosis because of their nonspecific character. CT scan is the most accurate exam for making diagnosis. Most of the times there is no hernial sac. Surgery is the treatment of choice, and it is always indicated even if asymptomatic. In general suture of the defect is possible. Due to patient's weak respiratory function we chose laparotomy by Kocher incision.

Conclusion: Being the first case of a right-sided Bochdalek hernia in the adult with a herniated ileo-cecal appendix, we name it Almeida-Reis hernia.

Keywords: Almeida-Reis; Bochdalek; Diaphragm; Hernia; Ileo-cecal appendix.

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Figures

Fig. 1
Fig. 1
CT scan confirmed a right-sided Bochdalek hernia (red arrows). (For interpretation of the references to colour in this figure legend, the reader is referred to the web version of this article.)
Fig. 2
Fig. 2
Right-sided diaphragmatic hernia in chest X-ray. (A) With mechanical ventilation the hernia is smaller (yellow arrow). (B) After extubation is noted an increase in hernia's volume (red arrows). (For interpretation of the references to colour in this figure legend, the reader is referred to the web version of this article.)
Fig. 3
Fig. 3
Hernia contained the ileo-cecal appendix, cecum, right colon, and proximal third of the transverse colon.
Fig. 4
Fig. 4
Postero-lateral defect in the right diaphragm.
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