title: VATS plication of diaphragmatic eventration.
abstract: Diaphragmatic eventration in the adult may be associated with dyspnoea. Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) techniques have been applied to the plication of diaphragmatic eventration in three adult patients. Symptoms and spirometry improved in all patients. Ventilation and perfusion of the affected lung was also improved.
authors.affiliation: Department of Thoracic Surgery, Austin & Repatriation Medical Centre, Studley Road, Heidelberg, Victoria 3084, Australia.
authors.forename: S R
authors.initials: SR
authors.lastname: Knight
authors.forename: C P
authors.initials: CP
authors.lastname: Clarke
mesh_terms: D003965:Diaphragmatic Eventration / Q000150:complications / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D004417:Dyspnea / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology; D004724:Endoscopy; D005240:Feasibility Studies; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012129:Respiratory Function Tests; D019616:Thoracic Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D013906:Thoracoscopy; D014741:Video Recording