| Literature DB >> 8043925 |
Abstract
A traumatic diaphragmatic hernia that appears late may have a fatal outcome. Traditionally, the most sensitive diagnostic modality for diaphragmatic injuries has been laparotomy. This results in unnecessary laparotomies. Laparoscopy is now an alternative method for the diagnosis and treatment of numerous intraabdominal disorders. We present a case of a penetrating diaphragmatic injury that was diagnosed and repaired via the laparoscope.Entities:
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Year: 1994 PMID: 8043925 DOI: 10.1089/lps.1994.4.153
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Laparoendosc Surg ISSN: 1052-3901