Abstract

ALVAREZ PADILLA, Facundo N.  and  BROSUTTI, Oscar D.. Benefit of video-assisted thoracic surgery in the emergency of a complicated postpartum diaphragmatic hernia. Medicina (B. Aires) [online]. 2021, vol.81, n.3, pp.467-469. ISSN 0025-7680.

Diaphragmatic hernia during pregnancy or puerperium are rare entities that, in the event of a complication, represent a life-threatening emergency for both mother and the unborn child. Resolution in many cases requires a combined access through the thoracic and abdominal cavity to manage the complica tions of necrosis and/or perforation of an abdominal viscera. To treat the thoracic cavity, thoracotomy is the most described approach. Even more, the minimally invasive access by video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS) is not widely referenced in the literature despite its clear benefits of this technique in the recovery of patients, even in emergencies. We present the case of a postpartum right diaphragmatic hernia, complicated by necrosis of the colonic wall, treated by combined VATS approach and laparotomy in the emergency.

Keywords : Diaphragmatic hernia; Pregnancy; Postpartum; Video assisted thoracic surgery.

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