Thoracic kidney nephrectomy due to recurrent Bochdalek hernia in an adult

Sanz del Pozo, Mónica ; García de Jalón Martínez, Ángel ; Ordóñez Lozano, Pablo Andrés (Universidad de Zaragoza) ; Sánchez Zalabardo, José Manuel

Resumen: Congenital diaphragmatic hernia incidence is one in 3000 live births, Bochdalek hernia occurs through a posterolateral defect. It is very rare in adults. We present a case of late relapsed one diagnosed in an adult male. He underwent an open intervention of Bochdalek hernia at first day of life and required reintervention at seventh month due to recurrence. Now, computerized tomography scan demonstrates a right diaphragmatic defect with intrathoracic hydronephrotic kidney. Nephrectomy was performed with Video-assisted Thoracic Surgery using laparoscopic ports and material. The diaphragmatic defect was closed with a polypropylene mesh. The patient was discharged after 72 h.

Idioma: Inglés

DOI: 10.1016/j.ciresp.2022.06.008

Año: 2023

Publicado en: Cirugía Española 101, 3 (2023), 208-212
ISSN: 0009-739X

Factor impacto JCR: 1.3 (2023)

Categ. JCR: SURGERY rank: 178 / 292 = 0.61 (2023) - Q3 - T2

Factor impacto CITESCORE: 1.2 - Surgery (Q3)

Factor impacto SCIMAGO: 0.219 - Surgery (Q3)

Tipo y forma: Article (Published version)

Área (Departamento): Área Cirugía (Dpto. Cirugía)