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Eur Respir J 1994; 7: 204-206
Copyright © ERS Journals Ltd 1994

Case Studies

Bochdalek hernia: a rare cause of pleural empyema

LH Steenhuis, A RT Tjon Tham, and FW Smeenk

This case report describes pleural empyema, caused by an intrathoracic ruptured stomach, in an adult patient with Bochdalek hernia. The possible complications and difficulties in diagnosing Bochdalek hernia in the adult are discussed.




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