Laparoscopic repair of a traumatic diaphragmatic hernia.
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.
Rasiah
K K
KK
Prince of Wales Hospital, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
Crowe
P J
PJ
D000007:Abdominal Injuries / Q000150:complications* / Q000601:surgery; D000328:Adult; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006549:Hernia, Diaphragmatic, Traumatic / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy; D008297:Male; D013536:Suture Techniques; D014949:Wounds, Nonpenetrating / Q000150:complications* / Q000601:surgery