Thoracoscopic Patch Repair of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia in a Neonate using Spiral Tacks: A Case Report

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...

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Main Authors: Mario A Riquelme, Carlos D Guajardo, Marco A Juarez-Parra, Rodolfo A Elizondo, Julio C Cortinas
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: EL-Med-Pub 2015-06-01
Series:Journal of Neonatal Surgery
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Online Access:https://jneonatalsurg.com/ojs/index.php/jns/article/view/202