Link: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26290813

J Neonatal Surg. 2015 Jul 1;4(3):31.
Thoracoscopic Patch Repair of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia in a Neonate using Spiral Tacks: A Case Report.
A Riquelme M1, D Guajardo C1, A Juarez-Parra M1, A Elizondo R1, C Cortinas J1.
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Abstract
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.

KEYWORDS:
Congenital diaphragmatic hernia; Diaphragm; Thoracoscopy
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