Laparoscopic repair of gastric herniation after extrapleural pneumonectomy for mesothelioma.
case_report · Level V
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2011.12.022.
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Abstract
Acute herniation of intra-abdominal organs into the chest after extrapleural pneumonectomy is an uncommon but morbid and potentially mortal complication. We report a case of acute diaphragmatic hernia after extrapleural pneumonectomy for mesothelioma repaired laparoscopically. This approach is an alternative to repeated thoracotomy and is a viable option for treatment of this difficult problem with potentially less morbidity.
Medical subject headings
- Hernia, Diaphragmatic
- Laparoscopy
- Mesothelioma
- Pleural Neoplasms
- Pneumonectomy
- Surgical Mesh