Laparoscopic repair of a traumatic diaphragmatic hernia.
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چکیده
The laparoscopic diagnosis and repair of an unusual diaphragmatic hernia are described. Extensive radiological assessment failed to demonstrate the injury, which was diagnosed by laparoscopy 5 weeks after the initial presentation. The diaphragmatic tear was adjacent to the costal margin and was repaired using a novel percutaneous technique. The place of laparoscopy in blunt abdominal trauma is discussed.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Medicinski arhiv
دوره 64 2 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1995