Spontaneous diaphragm rupture associated with vaginal delivery

Gen Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2013 Aug;61(8):473-5. doi: 10.1007/s11748-012-0146-8. Epub 2012 Aug 29.

Abstract

Spontaneous rupture of the diaphragm associated with vaginal delivery is a rare occurrence, but has high rates of morbidity and mortality. Herein, we present a first uncomplicated case of spontaneous rupture of the diaphragm associated with vaginal delivery, which was treated successfully with surgery via a thoracotomy.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Delivery, Obstetric / adverse effects*
  • Diaphragm / injuries
  • Diaphragm / surgery*
  • Female
  • Hernia, Diaphragmatic, Traumatic / etiology
  • Hernia, Diaphragmatic, Traumatic / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Pregnancy
  • Rupture
  • Rupture, Spontaneous