Journal Published Online: 01 July 1994
Volume 39, Issue 4

Bochdalek Hernia in Adulthood: A Review and an Autopsy Case Report

CODEN: JFSCAS

Abstract

Bochdalek hernia is rare in adulthood with fewer than 100 cases having been reported in the world literature. We present a delayed case of Bochdalek hernia in an adult leading to sudden death, first diagnosed at medicolegal autopsy.

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Salaçin, S
The Department of Forensic Medicine, Cukurova Medical Faculty, the Morgue Department of the Adana Branch of the Council of Forensic Medicine of Turkey
Alper, B
The Department of Forensic Medicine in Cukurova Medical Faculty
Çekin, N
The Department of Forensic Medicine in Cukurova Medical Faculty
Gülmen, MK
The Department of Forensic Medicine in Cukurova Medical Faculty
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Stock #: JFS13692J
ISSN: 0022-1198
DOI: 10.1520/JFS13692J