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There are three types of congenital diaphragmatic hernias (DH): posterolateral (Bochdalek) diaphragmatic hernia, subcostosternal (Morgagni's) hernia and esophageal hiatal hernia. The posterolateral (Bochdalek) diaphragmatic hernia is the result of a congenital diaphragmatic defect in the posterior costal part of the diaphragm in the region of 10th and 11th ribs, which allows free communication between the thoracic and abdominal cavity. The defect is usually found at the left side (90%) but may occur on the right side, where the liver often prevents detection. ⋯ The posterolateral right congenital DH is a rare diaphragmatic defect. The symptoms are noncharacteristic and patients with this disease can be without symptoms for a long period. The main tool for diagnosis of congenital DH is radiography, whereas treatment is surgical.