| Laparoscopic mesh repair of a Bochdalek diaphragmatic hernia with acute gastric volvulus in a pregnant patient. | |
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PMID: 18204756 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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The advantages of minimally invasive therapy can be utilised in the surgical disorders of pregnant patients. To our knowledge, there has not been a previous report describing laparoscopic management of diaphragmatic hernia (with mesh) in pregnancy. A 23-year-old pregnant (second trimester) woman was admitted with vomiting, epigastric pain, oliguria and dyspnoea of one month duration. Investigations revealed posterolateral diaphragmatic hernia of Bochdalek with gastric volvulus. Successful laparoscopic mesh-plasty of the diaphragmatic hernia was performed without mortality or morbidity to both mother and child. Principles of laparoscopic surgery for diaphragmatic hernias remain the same. Pregnancy poses challenges to both surgeon and anaesthetist due to changes in the physiology. Acute diseases that threaten the life of mother and child have to be dealt with urgently. We conclude that even complex laparoscopic surgery during pregnancy is feasible. |
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Authors:
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C Palanivelu; M Rangarajan; G S Maheshkumaar; R Parthasarathi |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Singapore medical journal Volume: 49 ISSN: 0037-5675 ISO Abbreviation: Singapore Med J Publication Date: 2008 Jan |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2008-01-21 Completed Date: 2008-04-03 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0404516 Medline TA: Singapore Med J Country: Singapore |
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Languages: eng Pagination: e26-8 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Surgical Gastroenterology, GEM Hospital, 45-A Pankaja Mill Road, Ramnathapuram, Coimbatore 641045, India. |
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Adult Diaphragm / pathology Female Hernia, Diaphragmatic / surgery* Humans Laparoscopy / methods* Polypropylenes / chemistry Pregnancy Pregnancy Complications Pregnancy Outcome Stomach Volvulus / surgery* Surgical Mesh Treatment Outcome |
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0/Polypropylenes |
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