Laparoscopic repair of a postadrenalectomy left-sided diaphragmatic hernia complicated by chronic colon obstruction

Surg Endosc. 2013 May;27(5):1826-8. doi: 10.1007/s00464-012-2641-5. Epub 2012 Dec 12.

Abstract

Iatrogenic diaphragmatic hernias are a rarely reported complication of abdominal surgery. We present a case of an iatrogenic diaphragmatic hernia diagnosed 2 years after an adrenalectomy. Corrective laparoscopic surgery was performed, and the postoperative course was uneventful. The patient remained asymptomatic 6 months after the repair. To our knowledge, this is the first such case to be reported.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Video-Audio Media

MeSH terms

  • Adrenalectomy* / methods
  • Colonic Diseases / complications
  • Colonic Diseases / surgery*
  • Hernia, Diaphragmatic / complications
  • Hernia, Diaphragmatic / surgery*
  • Herniorrhaphy / methods*
  • Humans
  • Hyperaldosteronism / surgery
  • Iatrogenic Disease
  • Intestinal Obstruction / complications
  • Intestinal Obstruction / surgery*
  • Laparoscopy / methods*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Postoperative Complications / surgery*
  • Ultrasonic Surgical Procedures / adverse effects
  • Ultrasonic Surgical Procedures / methods