Volume : 5, Issue : 7, July - 2016

Adult onset diaphragmatic hernia: A case report

Dr. Arkaprovo Roy, Dr. Sivaresmi Unnithan

Abstract :

<p>&nbsp;The presence of part or all of the stomach within the thoracic cavity, usually by protrusion through the oesophageal hiatus in the diaphragm is known as diaphragmatic hernia. Majority of them are asymptomatic, may or may not be associated with gastro-oesophageal reflux disease. Here a case of left sided diaphragmatic hernia in an elderly obese lady is reported.</p>