Abstract
Bochdalek Diaphragmatic Hernia Complicating Pregnancy in the third Trimester: Case Report
Highlights
The classification of diaphragmatic hernias (DH) is: acquired, congenital and traumatic
Management of pregnant patients with diaphragmatic hernia is complex. Patients in their third trimester are most commonly managed with cesarean delivery combined with hernia repair, as it is described in our case
Clinical apparition for the first time in the adult period is rare and pregnancies complicated by Bochdalek hernia are even more unusual
Summary
Obstetricians should take into account these rare digestive disorders for early diagnosis on clinical and radiographic information, especially in pregnant patients who have gastrointestinal symptoms and do not respond to standard treatment. Management of pregnant patients with diaphragmatic hernia is complex. Patients in their third trimester are most commonly managed with cesarean delivery combined with hernia repair, as it is described in our case. If visceral ischemia is suspected, prompt surgery must be performed because delay can result in both fetal and maternal mortality. Diaphragmatic hernia, Medical and surgical complications of pregnancy, Pregnancy, Treatment. DH: Diaphragmatic Hernia, CDH: Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, MRI: Magnetic Resonance Imaging, CT: Computed Tomography
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