Diaphragmatic Herniation through Prosthetic Material after Extrapleural Pneumonectomy: Be Aware of Tumor Recurrence

Autor: Daniel Pop, Charlotte Cohen, Anne-Sophie Schneck, Ahmad S. Nadeemy, Nicolas Venissac, Jerome Mouroux
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2013
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Zdroj: The Thoracic & Cardiovascular Surgeon Reports, Vol 02, Iss 01, Pp 038-039 (2013)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 2194-7635
2194-7643
DOI: 10.1055/s-0033-1353244
Popis: Abstract Extrapleural pneumonectomy (EPP) is indicated in selected group of patients with pleural mesothelioma. Diaphragmatic reconstruction represents a part of this complex operation. We present the case of a late diaphragmatic gastric herniation through prosthetic material after EPP.
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