Late presentation of Bochdalek hernia in children – experience at a single centre

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BACKGROUND: The aim of this study was to present our experience with late presentation Bochdalek hernia (BH), focussing on clinical presentation diagnostic and therapeutic approaches, and their outcomes. METHODS: Patients with late presenting BH 1 month of age between 1983 and 2022 were studied. We retrospectively collected and analysed the following data: age, sex, side of herniation, presenting symptoms and signs, associated anomalies, radiographic findings, intraoperative findings, postoperative course, complications, and mortality. RESULTS: < 0.05). CONCLUSION: The clinical characteristics of late presenting BH are variable, either acute or chronic. A laparoscopic or thoracoscopic approach in selected patients is feasible.