[Surgical repair of a congenital cervical lung hernia in a baby (author's transl)].
Case report of a congenital cervical lung hernia causing serious feeding and respiratory problems in a 5 1/2 months old baby. Surgical repair of the endothoracic fascia defect with a MARLEX mesh. As far as we know the first report of a surgical repair of a congenital cervical hernia in an infant. Review of frequency, signs and therapy of lung hernia in literature. Analysis of the anatomic situation of a lung hernia in the cervical region.
D005205:Fascia / Q000002:abnormalities; D000071938:Fasciotomy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008171:Lung Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D008722:Methods; D013896:Thoracic Diseases / Q000601:surgery*
Chirurgisch herstel van een congenitale cervicale hernia van de long bij een zuigeling