A Bochdalek hernia is a congenital abnormality in which an opening exists in the infant's diaphragm, allowing normally intra-abdominal organs (particularly the stomach and intestines) …

Bochdalek hernias are congenital diaphragmatic defects resulting from the failure of posterolateral diaphragmatic foramina to fuse in utero. Symptomatic Bochdalek hernias in …

Bochdalek hernia is a congenital defect that presents significant health challenges, particularly in newborns. Named after the Czech anatomist Vincent Alexander Bochdalek, it involves a …

Jun 27, 2025 · A Bochdalek hernia occurs on the side of the diaphragm toward the back, mostly on the left-hand side. A weak spot in the diaphragm permitting the herniation of the abdominal …

Jun 22, 2023 · Bochdalek hernia is a rare condition that occurs in infants when a hole in the diaphragm allows organs from the abdomen to move into the chest cavity, compressing the …

Nov 14, 2020 · Bochdalek hernias are primarily diagnosed through imaging, with CT scans being the most effective tool. While some cases require surgical treatment, many are found …

Imaging description A Bochdalek hernia is a defect of the posterior hemidiaphragm with protrusion of abdominal content, usually fat, into the thorax [1]. It may occur on either side, but …

Bochdalek hernia is a congenital (present at birth) hernia that occurs when there is a defect in the diaphragm, the muscle that separates the chest cavity from the abdominal cavity.

Jul 4, 2025 · Bochdalek hernia, also known as pleuroperitoneal hernia, is the most common type of congenital diaphragmatic hernia and is located posterolaterally. Large hernias are …

The foramen of Bochdalek is a 2cm × 3cm opening in the posterior aspect of the diaphragm in the foetus, through which the pleuroperitoneal canal communicates between the pleural and …