Hernia of the diaphragm with gastric volvulus: laparoscopic repair

Acta Chir Belg. 1998 Aug;98(4):158-60.

Abstract

The authors present a case of a diaphragmatic hernia with gastric volvulus, 29 months after a left thoracophrenolaparotomy. The surgical repair was performed by laparoscopy. The authors discuss the laparoscopic approach in the treatment of diaphragmatic disorders.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Hernia, Diaphragmatic / complications
  • Hernia, Diaphragmatic / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Laparoscopy / methods*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Postoperative Complications / surgery
  • Stomach Volvulus / complications
  • Stomach Volvulus / surgery*