Adult Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Treatment Results

Abstract Backgrounds: Diaphragmatic hernia is the displacement of the abdominal organs to the thorax as a result of the diaphragm defect. It may be congenital or acquired (1). Congenital diaphragm hernia are bochadalec hernia and morgagni hernia .Acquired diaphragmatic hernias can also occur spontaneously or iatrogenically (2). Surgical repair is recommended in its treatment. We aimed to present our experience in congenital diaphragmatic hernia surgery. Material and Method: The files of patients who were operated on for congenital diaphragmatic hernia between January 2011 and December 2020 in our center were retrospectively reviewed. Patients with multiple data deficiencies were excluded from the study. Twelve patients who met the criteria were included in our study. Demographic data, admission complaints, preoperative imaging, defect localization, surgical procedures performed, length of hospital stay, early and late complications, and mortality numbers of these patients were recorded. Results: 7 (58%) of the patients were male and 5 (42%) were female. The average age was 60 (34-84). Diagnoses of all patients were confirmed by computerized tomography.Surgical treatment was applied to all patients. Average length of stay in the hospital was 4 (1-8) days. In the early period, 2 (16%) patients had embolism and 2 (16%) patients had wound problems. 2 (16%) patients were also mortal. Conclusion: Although congenital diaphragmatic hernias are mostly diagnosed in childhood, they can rarely be diagnosed in advanced ages. The treatment is surgical and the success of this treatment is high, morbidity and mortality is low.