title: Laparoscopic repair of late presenting congenital diaphragmatic hernia.
abstract: Congenital diaphragmatic hernia usually presents in the neonatal period, with delayed presentation being uncommon. Traditionally repair was performed by laparotomy or thoracotomy. We have performed laparoscopic repair of a previously undiagnosed congenital diaphragmatic hernia that presented acutely in a 10-year-old male. Laparoscopic repair of late-presenting congenital diaphragmatic hernia is a safe and effective approach even in an emergency. The laparoscopic approach has advantages including reduced hospital stay, excellent visualisation of the defect even for obese patients, and improved cosmesis.
authors.affiliation: Department of Paediatric Surgery, Royal Liverpool Children's Hospital, Alder Hey Eaton Road, Liverpool, L12 2AP, UK. rosscraigie@doctors.org.uk
authors.forename: R J
authors.initials: RJ
authors.lastname: Craigie
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Mullassery
authors.forename: S E
authors.initials: SE
authors.lastname: Kenny
mesh_terms: D000367:Age Factors; D002648:Child; D006548:Hernia, Diaphragmatic / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D065630:Hernias, Diaphragmatic, Congenital; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy; D008297:Male; D013536:Suture Techniques