Thoracoscopic Patch Repair of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia in a Neonate using Spiral Tacks: A Case Report

We present a case of congenital diaphragmatic hernia that was successfully treated with spi-ral tacks using thoracoscopy. A newborn female was diagnosed with a diaphragmatic hernia at 20 weeks of gestation. The defect was surgically repaired by thoracoscopy and primary closure. On postoperative day...

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Published in:Journal of neonatal surgery 2015-07, Vol.4 (3), p.31
Main Authors: A Riquelme, Mario, D Guajardo, Carlos, A Juarez-Parra, Marco, A Elizondo, Rodolfo, C Cortinas, Julio
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Language:English
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Summary:We present a case of congenital diaphragmatic hernia that was successfully treated with spi-ral tacks using thoracoscopy. A newborn female was diagnosed with a diaphragmatic hernia at 20 weeks of gestation. The defect was surgically repaired by thoracoscopy and primary closure. On postoperative day 25, she developed respiratory distress. Chest x-ray showed a recurrence and was taken to the OR for surgical repair with spiral tacks.
ISSN:2226-0439
2226-0439
DOI:10.47338/jns.v4.202