Laparoscopic repair of late presenting congenital diaphragmatic hernia.

Autor:	Craigie, R. J., Mullassery, D., Kenny, S. E.
Předmět:	LAPAROSCOPY HUMAN abnormalities DIAPHRAGMATIC hernia LAPAROSTOMY CASE studies HERNIA HERNIA surgery AGE distribution GENETIC disorders SUTURING DIAGNOSIS
Zdroj:	Hernia; Feb2007, Vol. 11 Issue 1, p79-82, 4p, 4 Diagrams
Abstrakt:	Congenital diaphragmatic hernia usually presents in the neonatal period, with delayed presentation being uncommon. Traditionally repair was performed by laparotomy or thoracotomy. We have performed laparoscopic repair of a previously undiagnosed congenital diaphragmatic hernia that presented acutely in a 10-year-old male. Laparoscopic repair of late-presenting congenital diaphragmatic hernia is a safe and effective approach even in an emergency. The laparoscopic approach has advantages including reduced hospital stay, excellent visualisation of the defect even for obese patients, and improved cosmesis. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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