Christopher Steen, Jia Hui Lee, Enoch Wong, Sean Mackay
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Abstract
Bochdalek hernias (BHs) are rare, and the presentation, diagnosis, and management of them can be complex. We present a 70-year-old man presenting with left flank pain who underwent a successful laparoscopic repair of BH with mesh placement.