Congenital diaphragmatic eventration: treatment and postoperative evaluation
Sarihan, H.; Cay, A.; Akyazici, R.; Abes, M.; Imamoglu, M.
Journal of Cardiovascular Surgery 37(2): 173-176
1996
ISSN/ISBN: 0021-9509 PMID: 8675526 Document Number: 456087
Three patients with congenital diaphragmatic eventration have been reported. The diagnosis was established by chest radiography which showed an abnormally elevated diaphragm. Additionally fluoroscopy, ultrasonography and pulmonary function tests were used. Diaphragmatic plication was performed in order to restore normal pulmonary parenchymal volume and the diaphragm was replaced in its normal localization. All the patients had been discharged in good condition following uneventful postoperative courses. In this study we discussed the etiology, diagnosis, treatment and postoperative courses of diaphragmatic eventration.