Right Bochdalek Hernia Associated with Kartagener Syndrome: Developmental and Clinical Observations

Abstract We present a novel case of the association of right-sided Bochdalek hernia, a diaphragmatic life-threatening malformation, and Kartagener syndrome, which is characterized by congenital bronchiectasis, chronic sinusitis, and situs inversus. The developmental and clinical findings are discuss...

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Main Authors: Carmelo Romeo, Nunzio Turiaco, Eloisa Gitto, Francesca Astra Borruto, Giuseppe Santoro
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Georg Thieme Verlag KG 2013-04-01
Series:European Journal of Pediatric Surgery Reports
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Online Access:http://www.thieme-connect.de/DOI/DOI?10.1055/s-0033-1343077