title: Laparoscopic resection of an intradiaphragmatic pulmonary sequestration: a case report and review of the literature.
abstract: Extralobar pulmonary sequestrations have been occasionally described in the abdomen but rarely in the diaphragm. We present the case of a 10 month old girl with an intradiaphragmatic pulmonary sequestration. The minimally invasive operative technique is outlined in detail, including the combine use of laparoscopy and thoracoscopy. The case is discussed and the literature is reviewed.
authors.affiliation: Division of Pediatric Surgery, Mary Bridge Children's Hospital and Health Center, PO Box 5299, Tacoma, WA, USA. Mauricio.escobar@multicare.org
authors.forename: Mauricio A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Escobar
authors.forename: Stephanie P
authors.initials: SP
authors.lastname: Acierno
mesh_terms: D001998:Bronchopulmonary Sequestration / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D003964:Diaphragm / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D010535:Laparoscopy; D020775:Thoracic Surgery, Video-Assisted