Laparoscopic Surgery Applying an Endostaple and Mesh for Adult Diaphragmatic Eventration

Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Feb;111(2):e81-e83. doi: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2020.05.115. Epub 2020 Jul 18.

Abstract

Diaphragmatic eventration, both congenital and acquired, is defined as abnormal elevation of the diaphragm. We report 2 cases of adult symptomatic diaphragmatic eventration successfully treated by laparoscopic diaphragmatic resection with an endostaple. These cases were observed for more than 1 year with no complications or recurrence after surgery.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Video-Audio Media

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Diaphragm / surgery*
  • Diaphragmatic Eventration / surgery*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Laparoscopy / methods*
  • Male
  • Surgical Mesh*
  • Sutures