Herniation of colon through the right diaphragm complicating the puerperium

A case of rupture of the diaphragm, occurring in the puerperium, is described. The right colon was in the right chest and causing pulmonary embarrassment. A successful laparoscopic repair is described. Previous reports have suggested a poor outcome for such cases.

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Veröffentlicht in:	Journal of laparoendoscopic surgery 1993-12, Vol.3 (6), p.583-586
Hauptverfasser:	Watkin, D S, Hughes, S, Thompson, M H
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Adult Colonic Diseases - etiology Colonic Diseases - surgery Female Hernia, Diaphragmatic - etiology Hernia, Diaphragmatic - surgery Humans Labor, Obstetric Laparoscopy Pregnancy Puerperal Disorders - etiology Puerperal Disorders - surgery
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Zusammenfassung:	A case of rupture of the diaphragm, occurring in the puerperium, is described. The right colon was in the right chest and causing pulmonary embarrassment. A successful laparoscopic repair is described. Previous reports have suggested a poor outcome for such cases.
ISSN:	1052-3901
DOI:	10.1089/lps.1993.3.583