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Laparoscopic repair of diaphragmatic hernia after left ventricular assist device

  • Temple University Hospital

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Abstract

This case report describes a patient with a symptomatic diaphragmatic hernia that developed after orthotopic heart transplantation and explantation of a left ventricular assist device. The hernia was repaired laparoscopically, and at 6-month follow-up, she is without evidence of recurrence.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)185-187
Number of pages3
JournalJournal of Laparoendoscopic and Advanced Surgical Techniques - Part A
Volume13
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - Jun 1 2003

Keywords

  • Adult
  • Female
  • Heart Transplantation
  • Heart-Assist Devices/adverse effects
  • Hernia, Diaphragmatic/etiology
  • Humans
  • Laparoscopy

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