# Strangulated Bochdalek hernia: a rare cause of colonic obstruction

## TL;DR

A 29-year-old woman had a rare case of colonic obstruction caused by a strangulated Bochdalek hernia, requiring emergency surgery.

## Contribution

This case report highlights the rare occurrence of a Bochdalek hernia causing colonic obstruction.

## Key findings

- The patient presented with clinical and radiological signs of bowel obstruction due to a strangulated Bochdalek hernia.
- Emergency exploratory laparotomy was performed to address the obstruction.
- Thoracoabdominal CT is crucial for diagnosing such hernias.

## Abstract

We present the case of a 29-year-old woman who arrived at the emergency department with clinical and radiological evidence of bowel obstruction caused by a strangulated Bochdalek hernia containing colon and epiploic fat. She underwent an emergency exploratory laparotomy. This case highlights a rare cause of colonic obstruction Bochdalek hernia, the diagnosis of which relies primarily on thoracoabdominal computed tomography, and for which prompt surgical intervention is crucial.