# Incarcerated Bochdalek Hernia in Adults

## TL;DR

This case report describes the diagnosis and emergency treatment of a rare Bochdalek hernia in an adult patient in Mexico.

## Contribution

The report highlights the clinical presentation and management challenges of Bochdalek hernias in adults, emphasizing the need for early diagnosis.

## Key findings

- A 57-year-old woman with hypertension was diagnosed with a Bochdalek hernia after experiencing abdominal pain.
- Emergency surgery was performed, followed by monitoring for increased intra-abdominal pressure due to risk of compartment syndrome.

## Abstract

In this case report, the diagnostic challenge and emergency management of a Bochdalek hernia in adults in Mexico are outlined. This case report can help the medical community to consider the clinical presentation in adults and the importance of early diagnosis and management. We present a 57-year-old female patient with a history of arterial hypertension who, following a bout of abdominal pain, was diagnosed with a Bochdalek hernia. Following emergency surgery, there was an increase in intra-abdominal pressure, which was continuously monitored due to the possibility of compartment syndrome, potentially necessitating a second emergency surgery.