Link: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25945431

Clin Ter. 2015 Mar-Apr;166(2):62-4. doi: 10.7417/CT.2015.1816

Diaphragmatic hernia as a spontaneous sequela of a surgically-treated left infiltrating renal tumor: a case report.
Guglielmo N1, Melandro F1, Poli L1, Mennini G1, Berloco PB1, Rossi M1.
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Abstract
A diaphragmatic hernia is a protrusion of abdominal structures within the thoracic cavity through a defect in the diaphragm, which can be either congenital or acquired. Diaphragmatic rupture, as a sequela following abdominal surgery, is rarely documented. Approximately 80% of the reported cases, the injury occurred on the left side. We discuss a case of a 37 year-old male who underwent a left nephrectomy with ipsilateral adrenalectomy and diaphragmatic resection, by direct reconstruction that developed the sequela of a diaphragmatic hernia. We chose a surgical transthoracic approach for herniation repair.

KEYWORDS:
Diaphragmatic hernia; Nephrectomy; Surgical management
PMID: 25945431 [PubMed - in process]