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Primary thoracoscopic repair of diaphragmatic hernia with pericostal sutures.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  16366880     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
The surgical management of congenital diaphragmatic hernias has traditionally been via laparotomy or thoracotomy. Although laparoscopic and thoracoscopic repairs have been described, most reports are in older infants. We describe a method for primary thoracoscopic repair applied in the immediate neonatal period when no posterolateral rim of diaphragm exists. This simple technique for placing the pericostal sutures is a useful adjunct in the thoracoscopic management of diaphragmatic hernias.
Authors:
Andrew Rozmiarek; Robert Weinsheimer; Georges Azzie
Publication Detail:
Type:  Case Reports; Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Journal of laparoendoscopic & advanced surgical techniques. Part A     Volume:  15     ISSN:  1092-6429     ISO Abbreviation:  J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A     Publication Date:  2005 Dec 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2005-12-21     Completed Date:  2006-06-23     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  9706293     Medline TA:  J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  667-9     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Children's Hospital of New Mexico, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87131-0001, USA.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Female
Hernia, Diaphragmatic / congenital,  surgery*
Humans
Infant, Newborn
Laparoscopy / methods*
Suture Techniques*

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