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01-04-2007 | Case Report

Surgical technique and complications during laparoscopic repair of diaphragmatic hernias

Authors: G. Dapri, J. Himpens, B. Hainaux, A. Roman, E. Stevens, E. Capelluto, O. Germay, G. B. Cadière

Published in: Hernia | Issue 2/2007

Abstract

Diaphragmatic hernias can present as retrocostoxiphoid hernias (RCXH) or diaphragmatic dome hernias. The RCXH include the Larrey hernia (LH), the Morgagni hernia (MH), and the Larrey–Morgagni hernia (LMH). These congenital hernias are usually asymptomatic, and the diagnosis is simplified by two exams: chest X-ray, and thoraco-abdominal computed tomography (CT) scan. The potential risk in this condition is small-bowel incarceration in the hernia defect and subsequent obstruction. We report two cases of LH and one case of LMH treated by laparoscopy between February 2004 and October 2005, with a review of the surgical techniques. Two different laparoscopic techniques were used: the tension-free technique, and resection of the hernia sac with closure of the defect and reinforcement by prosthesis. One patient presented a postoperative cardiac tamponade due to a clip-induced bleeding of an epicardial artery at the inferior surface of the heart. Treatment by laparoscopy is feasible, but a consensus regarding the best laparoscopic repair is needed.

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Title: Surgical technique and complications during laparoscopic repair of diaphragmatic hernias
Authors: G. Dapri
J. Himpens
B. Hainaux
A. Roman
E. Stevens
E. Capelluto
O. Germay
G. B. Cadière
Publication date: 01-04-2007
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: Hernia / Issue 2/2007
Print ISSN: 1265-4906
Electronic ISSN: 1248-9204
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10029-006-0161-8

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