Dextrocardia y herniación intratorácica del hígado. Una rara entidad / Dextrocardia and Intrathoracic Herniation of the Liver. A Rare Entity

Introducción: la incidencia de dextrocardia como anomalía congénita es menor del 0.01% y la combinación con herniación intratorácica del hígado semejando una neoplasia benigna sin antecedente de trauma toracoabdominal abierto o contuso lo hace aún menos frecuente. Caso clínico: se presenta el caso de paciente femenina de 34 años de edad que consulta por dolor de espalda. Al examen físico, se auscultan ruidos cardíacos en el hemitórax derecho y la radiografía de tórax evidencia dextrocardia e imagen que semeja masa supra diafragmática derecha, la TAC trifásica confirma la presencia de protrusión de un segmento del hígado de forma redondeada a través de un defecto no abierto del hemidiafragma derecho. Su tratamiento ha sido conservador. Conclusión: la combinación de dextrocardia acompañada de herniación de una porción del hígado a través de un defecto del diafragma derecho es una asociación extremadamente rara y los reportes de caso publicados son escasos

Hernia Diafragmatica Izquierda. Reporte de un caso / Left Diaphragmatic Hernia: A case report

Se presenta un caso clínico de diagnóstico ecográfico de hernia diafragmática realizado a partir de signos de sospecha. La paciente se presenta a control prenatal cursando 18 semanas de gestación, donde se visualiza alteración de la posición de la silueta cardiaca y cambios en la ecogenicidad en el campo pulmonar izquierdo. Se evalúan los signos pronósticos de las hernias diafragmáticas como la presencia de estómago e hígado en tórax y se calcula el índice pulmóncabeza ( LHR). En el presente caso el LHR arrojo un valor de 2,3 %, lo cual indica un buen pronóstico ya que el LHR mayor a 1,4 % se asocia a 93 % de posibilidades de sobrevivir

A clinical case of ultrasound diagnosis of diaphragmatic hernia performed from signs of suspicion is presented. The patient is presented to prenatal control studying 18 weeks gestation, where alteration of the position of the cardiac silhouette and changes in ecogenicity in the left pulmonary field is displayed. The prognostic signs of diaphragmatic hernias such as the presence of stomach and thorax liver and the lung-headed index (LHR) are evaluated. In the present case, the LHR shows a value of 2.3 %, which indicates a good prognosis since the LHR greater than 1.4 % is associated with 93 % possibilities to survive

Hernia diafragmática congénita posterolateral derecha sin herniación hepática: presentación de caso con tratamiento exitoso / Right posterolateral congenital diaphragmatic hernia without liver herniation: presentation of a case with successful treatment

Resumen La hernia diafragmática congénita es un defecto en la formación del diafragma con una alta mortalidad y morbilidad para el recién nacido. La ubicación en el lado derecho corresponde a solo el 10% de todos los casos y se asocia con una menor supervivencia, especialmente cuando hay una herniación hepática. No se conoce con precisión el porcentaje de casos de hernia diafragmática congénita derecha que no implican una herniación hepática. Aun no hay certeza del tiempo estimado para obtener el mayor beneficio de la corrección quirúrgica, en nuestro caso realizado con éxito a los 2 días de vida, logrando previamente una adecuada estabilidad hemodinámica y ventilatoria. El manejo perioperatorio en unidad de cuidado intensivo neonatal, es fundamental para reducir la morbimortalidad asociada. Se presenta un caso de hernia diafragmática congénita derecha tratado con éxito y se exponen los aspectos más relevantes del manejo médico-quirúrgico de esta patología. MÉD.UIS.2021;34(3): 71-7.

Abstract Congenital diaphragmatic hernia is a congenital defect in the formation of the diaphragm with high mortality and morbidity for the newborn. The location on the right side corresponds to only 10% of all cases and is associated with a lower survival, especially when there is a liver herniation. The percentage of cases of right congenital diaphragmatic hernia that do not involve liver herniation is not known with precision. An estimated time to obtain the greatest benefit from surgical correction is not known with certainty, in our case it was carried out successfully at 2 days of life, previously achieving adequate hemodynamic and ventilatory stability. Perioperative management in the neonatal intensive care unit is essential to reduce the associated morbidity and mortality. A case of congenital right diaphragmatic hernia treated successfully is presented and the most relevant aspects of the medical-surgical management of this pathology are exposed. MÉD. UIS.2021;34(3): 71-7.

Benefit of video-assisted thoracic surgery in the emergency of a complicated postpartum diaphragmatic hernia / Beneficio de la cirugía torácica video-asistida en la emergencia de una hernia diafragmática posparto complicada

Abstract Diaphragmatic hernia during pregnancy or puerperium are rare entities that, in the event of a complication, represent a life-threatening emergency for both mother and the unborn child. Resolution in many cases requires a combined access through the thoracic and abdominal cavity to manage the complica tions of necrosis and/or perforation of an abdominal viscera. To treat the thoracic cavity, thoracotomy is the most described approach. Even more, the minimally invasive access by video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS) is not widely referenced in the literature despite its clear benefits of this technique in the recovery of patients, even in emergencies. We present the case of a postpartum right diaphragmatic hernia, complicated by necrosis of the colonic wall, treated by combined VATS approach and laparotomy in the emergency.

Resumen Las hernias diafragmáticas durante el embarazo o puerperio son entidades raras que, en caso de complicación, representan una emergencia potencialmente mortal tanto para la madre como para el feto. La resolución en muchos casos requiere un acceso combinado a través de la cavidad torácica y abdominal para manejar las complicaciones de la necrosis o perforación de las vísceras abdominales. Para tratar la cavidad torácica, la toracotomía es la vía más descrita. Más aún, el acceso mínimamente invasivo mediante cirugía torácica video-asistida (VATS) no está ampliamente referenciado en la literatura a pesar de los claros beneficios de esta técnica en la recuperación de los pacientes, incluso en emergencias. Presentamos el caso de una hernia diafragmática derecha posparto, complicada por necrosis de la pared colónica, tratada combinado VATS y laparotomía en la urgencia.

Ultrasound diagnosis of reticular diaphragmatic hernia in bovines / Diagnóstico ultrassonográfico da hérnia reticular diafragmática em bovinos

A reticular diaphragmatic hernia is a congenital or acquired alteration resulting from protrusion of the reticulum into the thoracic cavity. In ruminants, lesions to the diaphragmatic muscle, due to penetration of sharp metallic objects, is the most common cause of this disease. Therefore, given the low number of reports on this disease in the bovine species, the current study aims to describe the clinical, laboratory, and anatomopathological findings, with special emphasis on the ultrasound diagnosis of five cattle with reticular diaphragmatic hernia. The laboratory data were analyzed using mean and standard deviation, and clinical, ultrasound, and pathological findings were evaluated using descriptive statistics. Clinically the animals exhibited varying degrees of dehydration, abdominal distension, tympany, and alterations in ruminal motility, in addition to cardiorespiratory alterations such as murmur, dyspnea, and muffling of lung sounds. The laboratory examination showed neutrophilic leukocytosis and hyperfibrinogenemia. The ultrasonographic images demonstrated reticulum inside the thoracic cavity adjacent to the lung and heart, although no reticular motility was observed. The pathological lesions confirmed the findings of the ultrasound exams. Thus, the current study demonstrated that ultrasonography was efficient in diagnosing reticular diaphragmatic hernia in the bovine species.(AU)

A hérnia reticular diafragmática é uma alteração congênita ou adquirida resultante da protrusão do retículo para o interior da cavidade torácica. Em ruminantes, lesões no músculo diafragmático devido a penetração de objetos metálico pontiagudos constitui a causa mais comum dessa enfermidade. Portanto, diante dos poucos relatos a cerca dessa enfermidade nos animais da espécie bovina, este estudo tem como objetivo descrever os achados clínicos, laboratoriais, anatomopatológicos e dar ênfase especial no diagnóstico ultrassonográfico de cinco bovinos acometidos com hérnia reticular diafragmática. Os dados laboratoriais foram analisados utilizando-se media e desvio padrão e os achados dos exames clínico, ultrassonográfico e anatomopatológicos foram avaliados através de estatística descritiva. Clinicamente os animais exibiam desidratação em variados graus, distensão abdominal, timpania e alterações na motilidade ruminal. Além de alterações cardiorrespiratórias como sopro, dispneia e abafamento dos sons pulmonares. O exame laboratorial revelou leucocitose por neutrofilia e hiperfibrinogenemia. As imagens ultrassonográficas revelaram retículo no interior da cavidade torácica adjacente ao pulmão e coração, porém nenhuma motilidade reticular foi observada. As lesões anatomopatológicas confirmaram os achados dos exames ultrassonográficos. Dessa maneira, este trabalho demonstrou que a ultrassonografia foi eficiente no diagnóstico da hérnia reticular diafragmática nos animais da espécie bovina.(AU)

Comparación de recidiva posterior a hernioplastía diafragmática con cierre directo versus colocación de parche / Comparison of recurrence after diaphragmatic hernioplasties with direct closure versus patch placement

Resumen Objetivo: Investigar con cuál técnica quirúrgica, cierre directo o con parche de Goretex, las hernias diafragmáticas congénitas operadas tienen más recidiva. Metodología: Los datos de los pacientes sometidos a reparación por hernia diafragmática congénita en el Hospital Nacional de Niños, entre enero 2008 y el 31 diciembre de 2017, fueron revisados retrospectivamente. De los 94 pacientes, solo 59 cumplen con los criterios de inclusión. Para la comparación de las variables cuantitativas se empleó pruebas de T de Student e intervalos de confianza al 95 %; las variables cualitativas se analizaron por la prueba de Fisher con un nivel de significancia de 0,05. Resultados: La mayoría de las hernias diafragmáticas operadas fueron izquierdas (78 %) y posterolaterales (91 %). La técnica de reparación más frecuente utilizada fue el cierre directo (68%). Hubo más recidivas posteriores a cierre con parche de Goretex. Se presentaron entre 1 y 12 meses postoperatorio. No hubo diferencia estadísticamente significativa entre recidivas con técnica de cierre directo versus cierre con parche de Goretex. Conclusión: Realizar un cierre directo del diafragma es una buena opción quirúrgica para reparación de hernia diafragmática congénita. No hubo en este estudio diferencias estadísticamente significativas en cuanto a recidiva entre utilizar técnica con cierre directo o con parche.

Abstract Objective: To investigate with which surgical technique, direct closure or use of a Goretex patch, congenital diaphragmatic hernias recurre more. Methodology: The data of the patients who underwent repair of congenital diaphragmatic hernia at the National Children's Hospital from January 2008 to December 31, 2017, were reviewed retrospectively. Of the 94 patients, only 59 met the inclusion criteria. For the comparison of the quantitative variables, Student's t-test and 95% confidence intervals were used, the qualitative variables were analyzed by the Fisher's test with a significance level of 0.05. Results: Most of the operated diaphragmatic hernias were left 78% and posterolateral 91%. The most frequent repair technique used was direct closure, 68%. There were more recurrences after closing when a Goretex patch was used. They occurred between 1 and 12 months post-operatively. There was no statistically significant difference between recurrences with the direct closure technique versus closure with the Goretexpatch. Conclusion: Performing a direct closure of the diaphragm is a good surgical option for surgical repair of congenital diaphragmatic hernias. There were no statistically significant differences in relapse in this study between using the direct closure or patch technique.

Manejo laparoscópico de hernia diafragmática traumática: reporte de un caso / Laparoscopic management of traumatic diaphragmatic hernia: a case report

La hernia diafragmática traumática representa un reto al momento del diagnóstico. Una detección oportuna permite establecer un correcto tratamiento quirúrgico. Se presenta el caso de un paciente masculino de 37 años de edad con antecedente de trauma torácico por arma blanca 4 años antes; quien acude por cuadro de dolor abdominal intenso localizado en epigastrio que se irradia a hipocondrio izquierdo de aparición súbita 72 horas antes de su ingreso. Al examen físico murmullo vesicular disminuido en campo pulmonar izquierdo, y abdomen doloroso a la palpación a nivel de epigastrio e hipocondrio izquierdo. En exámenes de laboratorio no se evidencian alteraciones, mientras que la tomografía reporta hernia diafragmática izquierda; la misma que fue resuelta quirúrgicamente mediante técnica laparoscópica.

Traumatic diaphragmatic hernia represents a challenge at diagnosis. A timely detection allows to establish a correct surgical treatment. It is presented the case of a 37-year-old male patient with a history of stabbing chest trauma 4 years earlier; who comes for symptoms of intense abdominal pain located in the epigastrium that radiates to the left hypochondrium of sudden onset 72 hours before admission. On physical xamination, vesicular murmur decreased in the left lung field, and a painful abdomen on palpation at the level of the epigastrium and left hypochondrium were showed. Laboratory tests did not show any alterations, but tomography reports a left diaphragmatic hernia; this one was solved surgically by laparoscopic technique.

Hernia diafragmática congénita: predictores posnatales de mortalidad / Congenital diaphragmatic hernia: postnatal predictors of mortality

La hernia diafragmática congénita (HDC) es una enfermedad de baja prevalencia, con elevada morbimortalidad. Los factores pronósticos posnatales, durante el primer día de vida, son útiles para la toma de decisiones.Objetivos. Determinar la capacidad predictiva de los factores posnatales ecocardiográficos, clínicos y bioquímicos de mortalidad en los recién nacidos con HDC durante el primer día de vida.Método. Estudio observacional analítico de cohorte retrospectiva. Se incluyeron los pacientes con HDC, en forma consecutiva, desde marzo de 2012 a noviembre de 2018. Se analizaron como predictores el índice de oxigenación (IO), valor más alto de presión parcial de dióxido de carbono en sangre (pCO2), puntaje de gravedad SNAPPE II, ecocardiograma, dosaje de NT-pro péptido natriurético B (NT-proPNB), todos medidos en el primer día de vida.Resultados. La población fue de 178 pacientes con HDC. La sobrevida, del 75 %. El 24 % recibió oxigenación por membrana extracorpórea. La presencia precoz de hipertensión pulmonar sistémica o suprasistémica no mostró capacidad predictiva (OR 2,2; IC 95 %: 0,8-8), p = 0,1. NT-proPNB tampoco mostró buena discriminación (área bajo la curva (ABC) 0,46, p = 0,67). El IO, SNAPPE II y el valor más alto de pCO2 mostraron buena discriminación, ABC IO 0,82, ABC SNAPPE II 0,86 y ABC pCO2 0,75, p < 0,001.Conclusión.SNAPPE II, IO y valor más alto de pCO2, medidos el primer día de vida, mostraron buena capacidad predictiva con respecto a la evolución; SNAPPE II fue superior al IO y al valor más alto de CO2.

Introduction: Congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) prevalence is low while its associated morbidity and mortality rates are high. Postnatal prognostic factors on the first day of life are useful for predicting the outcome. Objectives: To determine the mortality predictive ability of postnatal echocardiographic, clinical, and biochemical factors among newborn infants with CDH in their first day of life. Method: Observational analytical study of a retrospective cohort. Patients with CDH were consecutively included between March 2012 and November 2018. On the first day of life, analyzed predictors were the oxygenation index (OI), the highest partial pressure of carbon dioxide (pCO2) level in blood, the SNAPPE II severity score, the echocardiography, and the N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide (NTproBNP) value. Results: The population consisted of 178 patients with CDH. Survival was 75 %. Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation was used in 24 %. The early onset of systemic or suprasystemic pulmonary hypertension showed no predictive ability (OR: 2.2, 95 % CI: 0.8-8), p = 0.1. NT-proBNP did not show good discrimination either (area under the curve [AUC]: 0.46, p = 0.67). The OI, SNAPPE II score, and the highest pCO2 level showed adequate discrimination power, AUC for OI: 0.82, AUC for SNAPPE II: 0.86, and AUC for pCO2: 0.75, p < 0.001. Conclusion: The SNAPPE II score, the OI, and the highest pCO2 level measured on the first day of life, showed a good predictive ability in terms of the course of the disease; the SNAPPE II score was better than the OI and the highest pCO2 level.

Hernia diafragmatica en pediatria / Diaphragmatic hernia in pediatrics

Resumen La hernia diafragmática (HD) consiste en un trastorno en el desarrollo del músculo diafragmático, produciéndose el paso de contenido abdominal a la cavidad torácica. Las principales son hernia de Bochdalek, Morgagni y Hiatal.1 Malformación congénita que afecta a 1 de cada 2 200 recién nacidos. Está asociada a elevada morbimortalidad, principalmente por hipoplasia pulmonar e hipertensión.2 La ecografía prenatal determina el diagnóstico, pronóstico y terapia. La cirugía consiste en cerrar el defecto, siendo el objetivo del tratamiento mantener un adecuado intercambio gaseoso, evitar o minimizar la hipoplasia y la hipertensión pulmonar.1 Las hernias diafragmáticas presentes en el momento del nacimiento se diagnostican fácilmente. En contraste, el diagnóstico de las hernias después del periodo neonatal es muy variable, puede conducir a evaluaciones clínicas y radiológicas erróneas.3

Abstract The diaphragmatic hernia is a disorder in the development of the diaphragm, causing the passage of the abdominal contents into the thoracic cavity. The main ones are Bochdalek, Hiatal and Morgagni hernias1. Congenital malformation that affects 1 in 2 200 newborns. It is associated to high morbidity and mortality mainly due to lung hypoplasia and hypertension.2 Prenatal ultrasound determines the diagnosis, prognosis and therapy. The surgical procedure consists ofthe closure of the defect. The goal of the treatment is to maintain adequate gas exchange, to prevent or minimize hypoplasia and pulmonary hypertension.1 Congenital diaphragmatic hernias present at birth are readily recognized. In contrast, the diagnosis of diaphragmatic hernia after the neonatal period varies considerably owing to misleading clinical and radiologic features.3

Remnant parietal serosa detection in a cat with true diaphragmatic hernia using computed tomography / 대한수의학회지

A 4-year-old cat was referred for a suspected pulmonary mass. True diaphragmatic hernia presence was diagnosed via computed tomography (CT). There was a thin membrane covering the diaphragmatic defect. The membrane was thinner than the diaphragm. After contrast injection, the membrane was less enhanced than that of the normal diaphragm. The membrane was identified as a remnant of the parietal pleura. In addition, contrast-enhanced CT images provided clarity in viewing the herniated liver and falciform fat. A thinner membrane, covering the diaphragmatic defect, and attached to the thicker normal diaphragm, is considered a unique CT feature of true diaphragmatic hernia.

Delayed presenting traumatic diaphragmatic hernia: four case reports

A traumatic diaphragmatic hernia is a rare combined problem involving injuries to the thorax and abdomen that may not be diagnosed at the time of injury. Surgical management is mandatory when the patient displays any signs of bowel strangulation due to the herniation because a herniated bowel has a very high risk of necrosis or perforation. Four patients were diagnosed with delayed traumatic diaphragmatic hernia 14 to 96 months after injury. In two patients, the diaphragmatic injury was missed at the time of injury. Reduction and diaphragm repair surgery were performed. One diaphragm was repaired with artificial mesh. Traumatic diaphragmatic injury is caused by a blunt or penetrating injury to the abdomen or thorax. After migration of the intra-abdominal contents into the chest, a narrow herniation defect can disturb the bowel circulation and passage of bowel contents. Early detection and reduction, and repair surgery are mandatory for patients with a delayed presentation of complicated traumatic diaphragmatic hernia. Any patient with injury around the thorax or upper abdomen should be examined carefully considering the possibility of diaphragmatic hernia. Even if diaphragmatic injuries are not found in the initial evaluation, a radiology examination in a short period of time can correct the missed diagnosis of traumatic diaphragmatic hernia.

Hernia de Morgagni en el adulto / An Adult with Morgagni Hernia

La hernia diafragmática de Morgagni suele presentarse con poca frecuencia en adultos dado su origen congénito. Por este motivo, suele confundirse desde el punto de vista imagenológico con un lipoma mediastinal, como el caso que nos ocupa. Se presenta un caso de hernia diafragmática de Morgagni en adulto, la cual fue intervenida quirúrgicamente por videotoracoscopia con una evolución posoperatoria satisfactoria(AU)

The Morgagni diaphragmatic hernia usually occurs with a low frequent in adults due to its congenital origin. Therefore, it is often mistaken, imaginologically speaking, for a mediastinal lipoma, as in this case of interest. A case is presented of an adult with a Morgagni diaphragmatic hernia, which was surgically intervened by video-assisted thoracoscopy with a satisfactory postoperative evolution(AU)

Acute Pancreatitis Associated with Diaphragmatic Hernia in an Adult / 대한췌담도학회지

Acute pancreatitis with diaphragmatic hernia is rare, and furthermore, very few were reported in the case without incarceration. The suggested mechanism of acute pancreatitis with diaphragmatic hernia is that herniation of pancreas itself. The other possible mechanism is pancreatic ischemia due to traction after aggravation of hernia or acute distention of stomach. We report a case of acute pancreatitis due to diaphragmatic hernia with no evidence of herniation of pancreas. A 78-year-old male was administered for epigastric pain and dyspnea. The radiologic and laboratory result demonstrated an acute pancreatitis with diaphragmatic hernia without any evidence of herniation of pancreas. The patient was managed conservatively to reduce the hernia and to treat pancreatitis.

Laparoscopic plication for left anterior diaphragmatic eventration in a pediatric patient: A case report

@#Reported here is the first documented laparoscopic repair of a rare partial diaphragmatic eventration in a pediatric patient. The case involves a three year old female who had recurrent cough. While a Morgagni hernia was the initial impression, an eventration of the left anterior diaphragm was instead found on laparoscopy. Repair was aided by using transcutaneous traction, with plication achieved by intracorporeal sutures. The patient recovered uneventfully and follow-up x-ray after six months demonstrated an intact repair.

An Unexpected Adverse Event during Colonoscopy Screening: Bochdalek Hernia / 대한소화기학회지

Bochdalek hernia (BH) is defined as herniated abdominal contents appearing throughout the posterolateral segment of the diaphragm. It is usually observed during the prenatal or newborn period. Here, we report a case of an adult patient with herniated omentum and colon due to BH that was discovered during a colonoscopy. A 41-year-old woman was referred to our hospital with severe left chest and abdominal pain that began during a colonoscopy. Her chest radiography showed colonic shadow filling in the lower half of the left thoracic cavity. A computed tomography scan revealed an approximately 6-cm-sized left posterolateral diaphragmatic defect and a herniated omentum in the colon. The patient underwent thoracoscopic surgery, during which, the diaphragmatic defect was closed and herniated omentum was repaired. The patient was discharged without further complications. To the best of our knowledge, this case is the first report of BH in an adult found during a routine colonoscopy screening.

Hernia diafragmática: diagnóstico prenatal y pronóstico / Diaphragmatic hernia: prenatal diagnosis and prognosis

La prevalencia de hernia diafragmática congénita es aproximadamente de 1 a 4 por cada 10,000 nacidos vivos. El defecto produce una alteración en el desarrollo del tejido pulmonar que está comprimido por las vísceras herniadas y, por consiguiente, una hipoplasia del lecho vascular pulmonar que puede ser causa de hipertensión pulmonar severa y/o persistencia del patrón de circulación fetal en las primeras horas después del nacimiento. La supervivencia es peor en pacientes cuya saturación de oxígeno preductal más alta registrada es inferior al 85% en las primeras 24 horas de vida. Además, la presión arterial pulmonar elevada (PpCO2) superior a 70 mmHg se asocia con una prognosis negativa. El presente caso es un ejemplo de que a pesar de un diagnóstico prenatal adecuado, la presencia de comorbilidades como: prematurez, sepsis, descompensación hemodinámica, hipertensión pulmonar afectan significativamente la probabilidad de supervivencia. Asi tambien, se sugiere una valoración con enfoque multidisciplinario en la fase prenatal para mejorar el manejo posnatal.

Congenital diaphragmatic hernia is approximately 1 to 4 per 10,000 live births. This defect affects the development of lung tissue that is compressed by herniated viscera. Consequently, pulmonary vascular hypoplasia causes severe pulmonary hypertension and/or fetal circulation pattern persistence in the first hours after birth. Overall survival is highly affecty when the highest values of preductal oxygen saturation are below 85% in the first 24 hours. Additionally, pulmonary high blood pressure (PpCO2) greater than 70 mmHg is associated with a negative prognosis. In this case, we showed that despite the fact appopiate prenatal diagnosis , the presenece of several complications such as prematurity, sepsis, hemodynamic decompensation, pulmonary hypertension contributes to reduce surival rate. Therefore, it is suggested to perform a multidisciplinary prenatal evaluation to improve postnatal management

Hernia diafragmática aguda en un adolescente / Acute diaphragmatic hernia in an adolescent

Se presenta el caso clínico de un paciente de 13 años de edad, quien ingresó en el Servicio de Cirugía del Hospital Básico de Latacunga, Ecuador, tras haber sido atropellado por un automóvil que le produjo traumatismos torácico y abdominal cerrados. Los estudios radiológicos confirmaron el diagnóstico de hernia diafragmática traumática izquierda. Durante la cirugía se encontró un defecto de 10 cm en el diafragma izquierdo, con el estómago, bazo y colon herniados en el tórax, para lo cual se efectuó reducción y frenorrafia. Dicho paciente evolucionó satisfactoriamente y egresó al quinto día. Se realizó seguimiento durante 6 meses y no presentó complicaciones.

The case report of a 13 year-old patient is presented who was admitted in the Surgery Service of the Basic Hospital from Latacunga, Ecuador, after being runned over by an automobile that produced him closed thoracic and abdominal traumatisms. The radiological studies confirmed the diagnosis of left traumatic diaphragmatic hernia. During surgery a defect of 10 cm was found in the left diaphragm, with stomach, spleen and colon herniated in the thorax, for which reduction and frenorrafia were carried out. This patient had a satisfactory clinical course and was discharged on the fifth day. Follow-up was carried out during 6 months and there were no complications.

HERNIA DIAFRAGMÁTICA CONGÉNITA DERECHA / DIAPHRAGMATIC HERNIA CONGENITAL RIGHT

Se presenta el caso clínico de una niña de 2 meses que ingresa por un cuadro de dificultad respiratoria y agitación de 3 días de evolución que empeora a pesar del tratamiento instaurado. Se solicita Radiografía de Tórax donde se evidencia una imagen compatible con hernia diafragmática congénita derecha, no diagnosticada previamente. Se plantean como diagnósticos diferenciales: malformación quística adenomatoide, quiste broncogénico, hernia pulmonar, secuestro pulmonar

We are reporting a case of a 2-month-old baby, who is admitted with respiratory distressand agitation of 3 days of evolution that worsens despite treatment. A chest radiograph was done, showing an image compatible with right congenital diaphragmatic herniation, previously undiagnosed. Differential diagnoses were made: cystic adenomatoid malformation, bronchogenic cysts, pulmonary herniation, sequestration

Herniorrafia diafragmática videoassistida em gato: relato de caso / Videoassisted diaphragmatic hernia repair in a cat: case report

Relata-se um caso de um felino com sinais de dificuldade respiratória havia cerca de 30 dias e emagrecimento progressivo. Ao exame radiográfico torácico e de abdômen, ficou evidenciada perda de definição da linha diafragmática, sendo compatível com hérnia diafragmática. Na laparoscopia, foi observado grande defeito diafragmático, além de estruturas herniadas. Em razão de as vísceras abdominais direcionarem-se ao tórax, dificultando a oclusão do defeito com suturas intracorpóreas, optou-se pela realização de incisão paracostal, procedendo-se à herniorrafia por celiotomia reduzida. A videolaparoscopia permitiu localizar o local herniado e promover a redução dos órgãos envolvidos com mínimo trauma operatório. Logo, mostrou-se como eficaz ferramenta diagnóstica e auxiliar no tratamento de hérnias diafragmáticas crônicas de grande dimensão em gato.(AU)

This is a case report of a cat with signs of respiratory distress for about 30 days and progressive weight loss. The thoracic radiograph and abdomen examination evidencing loss of definition of the diaphragmatic line is compatible with diaphragmatic hernia. In laparoscopy, a large diaphragmatic defect and herniated structures were observed. Since abdominal viscera point towards the chest making occlusion of defective intracorporeal sutures difficult, paracostal incision proceeding to hernia repair by short celiotomy was chosen. Laparoscopy allows for location of herniated place and promotes the reduction of organs involved with minimal surgical trauma. Therefore, it was shown to be an effective diagnostic tool and an aid in the treatment of chronic diaphragmatic hernias of large size in a cat.(AU)