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J Laparoendosc Surg
; 5(6): 405-7, 1995 Dec.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-8746994
ABSTRACT
The laparoscopic diagnosis and repair of an unusual diaphragmatic hernia are described. Extensive radiological assessment failed to demonstrate the injury, which was diagnosed by laparoscopy 5 weeks after the initial presentation. The diaphragmatic tear was adjacent to the costal margin and was repaired using a novel percutaneous technique. The place of laparoscopy in blunt abdominal trauma is discussed.