Case Report:Laparothoracotomy Approach of Right Diaphragmatic Hernia (Bochdalek) bythe Kanujoso Djatiwibowo Hospital Surgery team, Balikpapan on April 2009

Abstract

Diaphragmatic hernia occurs as result of failure of fusion of the transverse septum and thepleuroperitoneal folds during the 8

week of development. Incidence up to 1:2000 live births;posterolateral defects account for 75-85%; most on left side, but in this case occurs on rightside.We do surgical repair after infant has been stabilized medically using transabdominothoracalprimary closure of diaphragmatic defect.