Herniation of colon through the right diaphragm complicating the puerperium.
A case of rupture of the diaphragm, occurring in the puerperium, is described. The right colon was in the right chest and causing pulmonary embarrassment. A successful laparoscopic repair is described. Previous reports have suggested a poor outcome for such cases.
Watkin
D S
DS
Department of Medicine, Southmead Hospital, Bristol, England.
Hughes
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S
Thompson
M H
MH
D000328:Adult; D003108:Colonic Diseases / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006548:Hernia, Diaphragmatic / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D007743:Labor, Obstetric; D010535:Laparoscopy; D011247:Pregnancy; D011644:Puerperal Disorders / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery