A Rare Diaphragmatic Hernia in Adults: Larrey’s Hernia

Congenital diaphragmatic hernia is a rare condition characterised by an embryonic defect in the diaphragmatic dome, causing the abdominal viscera to ascend into the thorax. Larrey’s diaphragmatic hernia is a rare condition, mainly diagnosed in the prenatal and neonatal periods. Its diagnosis in adults is exceptional. There are few cases reported in the literature in adults. Its symptoms are non-specific. We report a case of Larrey’s hernia in a 72-year-old patient revealed by digestive symptoms, and through a review of the literature, we highlight data on the diagnosis, surgical treatment and prognosis of this condition.