Thoracoscopic Patch Repair of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia in a Neonate using Spiral Tacks: A Case Report.
We present a case of congenital diaphragmatic hernia that was successfully treated with spi-ral tacks using thoracoscopy. A newborn female was diagnosed with a diaphragmatic hernia at 20 weeks of gestation. The defect was surgically repaired by thoracoscopy and primary closure. On postoperative day 25, she developed respiratory distress. Chest x-ray showed a recurrence and was taken to the OR for surgical repair with spiral tacks.
Hospital Christus Muguerza/UdeM, Mexico.
Mario
M
A Riquelme
Hospital Christus Muguerza/UdeM, Mexico.
Carlos
C
D Guajardo
Hospital Christus Muguerza/UdeM, Mexico.
Marco
M
A Juarez-Parra
Hospital Christus Muguerza/UdeM, Mexico.
Rodolfo
R
A Elizondo
Hospital Christus Muguerza/UdeM, Mexico.
Julio
J
C Cortinas
Congenital diaphragmatic hernia; Diaphragm; Thoracoscopy