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 com...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Journal of pediatric surgery 2012-11, Vol.47 (11), p.2129-2133
Hauptverfasser:	Escobar, Mauricio A, Acierno, Stephanie P
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Bronchopulmonary Sequestration - diagnosis Bronchopulmonary Sequestration - surgery Congenital pulmonary anomaly Diaphragm - pathology Diaphragm - surgery Eventration of the diaphragm Extralobar intradiaphragmatic pulmonary sequestration Female Humans Infant Laparoscopy Pediatrics Surgery Thoracic Surgery, Video-Assisted Thoracoscopy
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Zusammenfassung:	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.
ISSN:	0022-3468 1531-5037
DOI:	10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2012.09.036