Early Incarcerated Diaphragmatic Hernia Following Right Donor Hepatectomy: A Case Report

Abstract Right diaphragmatic hernia after donor hepatectomy is extremely rare. The occurrence is usually late. We present a case with early occurrence complicated with small bowel strangulation. Early detection and emergency surgical repair relieved the problem quickly. Predisposing factors are disc...

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Published in:Transplantation proceedings 2015-04, Vol.47 (3), p.815-816
Main Authors: Jeng, K.-S, Huang, C.-C, Lin, C.-K, Lin, C.-C, Wu, J.-M, Chen, K.-H, Chu, S.-H
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Female
Hepatectomy - adverse effects
Hernia, Diaphragmatic - complications
Hernia, Diaphragmatic - etiology
Hernia, Diaphragmatic - surgery
Humans
Intestinal Diseases - etiology
Liver Transplantation
Living Donors
Surgery
Time Factors
Tissue and Organ Harvesting - adverse effects
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Summary:Abstract Right diaphragmatic hernia after donor hepatectomy is extremely rare. The occurrence is usually late. We present a case with early occurrence complicated with small bowel strangulation. Early detection and emergency surgical repair relieved the problem quickly. Predisposing factors are discussed. To avoid such a complication is very important.
ISSN:0041-1345
1873-2623
DOI:10.1016/j.transproceed.2015.02.001