Fig. 1From: Sudden onset dyspnea caused by Bochdalek diaphragmatic hernia in an adult: a case reportA diaphragmatic defect is observed. The region of the diaphragm where the defect was present was almost translucent because of the absence of muscular layer. Diaphragm surrounding the defect is composed almost exclusively of fibrous tissue. The left lung is collapsed because of the presence of abdominal contentBack to article page