Hernia of the diaphragm with gastric ulcer and volvulus: an unusual complication after diaphragmatic resection by VATS.

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  • Iwao Takanami
چکیده

We present a 45-year-old female patient who developed diaphragmatic rupture and secondary hernia following a diaphragmatic resection for a diaphragmatic abnormality with spontaneous pneumothorax performed by endoscopic stapling in video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS). This complication can be avoided by careful direct repair of the diaphragmatic incision in addition to endoscopic stapling.

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عنوان ژورنال:
  • Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

دوره 2 4  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 2003