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 language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 185-187 |
| Number of pages | 3 |
| Journal | Journal of Laparoendoscopic and Advanced Surgical Techniques - Part A |
| Volume | 13 |
| Issue number | 3 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Jun 1 2003 |
Keywords
- Adult
- Female
- Heart Transplantation
- Heart-Assist Devices/adverse effects
- Hernia, Diaphragmatic/etiology
- Humans
- Laparoscopy
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