title: Spontaneous diaphragm rupture associated with vaginal delivery.
abstract: Spontaneous rupture of the diaphragm associated with vaginal delivery is a rare occurrence, but has high rates of morbidity and mortality. Herein, we present a first uncomplicated case of spontaneous rupture of the diaphragm associated with vaginal delivery, which was treated successfully with surgery via a thoracotomy.
authors.affiliation: Division of Thoracic Surgery, The Brigham and Women's Hospital, 75 Francis Street, Boston, MA 02115, USA. masamasatsugu@nifty.com
authors.forename: Masatsugu
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Hamaji
authors.forename: Bryan M
authors.initials: BM
authors.lastname: Burt
authors.forename: Syed Osman
authors.initials: SO
authors.lastname: Ali
authors.forename: Daniel M
authors.initials: DM
authors.lastname: Cohen
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D036861:Delivery, Obstetric / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003964:Diaphragm / Q000293:injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006549:Hernia, Diaphragmatic, Traumatic / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D011247:Pregnancy; D012421:Rupture; D012422:Rupture, Spontaneous