Laparoscopic repair of congenital diaphragmatic hernias.
Surg Endosc
; 16(5): 869, 2002 May.
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in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-11997842
ABSTRACT
Bochdalek and Morgagni hernias are the least common congenital diaphragmatic hernias, with the prevalence of Bochdalek hernia being 1/2200 births and the prevalence of Morgagni hernia being 1/1 million births. Although they are usually asymptomatic, congenital diaphragmatic hernias, especially Bochdalek and Morgagni hernias, are diagnosed in early childhood. In adulthood, they are diagnosed incidentally or when they become symptomatic. The repair of congenital diaphragmatic hernia is indicated in all children and symptomatic adults. We present three cases of congenital diaphragmatic hernia, two Morgagni and one Bochdalek hernias, repaired laparoscopically. We describe the operational methods. The results of the operations were satisfactory, with cure defined with radiological images after 1 month. We propose the use of laparoscopy in the repair procedure because it is a safe and effective method. Benefits include that it provides an excellent view of the surgical field, ease of execution, minimal surgical trauma, excellent cosmetic results, rapid recovery, and shorter hospitalization stay.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Laparoscopy
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Hernias, Diaphragmatic, Congenital
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Hernia, Diaphragmatic
Type of study:
Risk_factors_studies
Limits:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Language:
En
Journal:
Surg Endosc
Journal subject:
DIAGNOSTICO POR IMAGEM
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GASTROENTEROLOGIA
Year:
2002
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Turquía