LATE PRESENTATIONS OF CONGENITAL DIAPHRAGMATIC HERNIA

The occurrence of congenital diaphragmatic hernia in adults is rare and misleading even to experienced clinicians. In contrast to neonatal diaphragmatic hernias, most adult patients present with vague gastro intestinal and respiratory symptoms mimicking other diseases. Hence high index of suspicion is required. When a diagnosis is established, it must be promptly treated surgically in order to avoid complications such as strangulation or bowel perforation. We are presenting two cases of diaphragmatic hernia presenting in adulthood