Laparoscopic repair of traumatic diaphragmatic hernia with colon incarceration: A case report. Issue 2 (12th August 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Nishikawa, Saki; Miguchi, Masashi; Nakahara, Hideki; Urushihara, Takashi; Egi, Hiroyuki; Shorin, Daiki; Fukuda, Hideki; Itamoto, Toshiyuki
• Is Part Of: Asian journal of endoscopic surgery. Volume 14:Issue 2(2021)
• Page Start: 258
• Page End: 261
• Publication Date: 2020-08-12
• Subjects: laparoscopic surgery -- one‐lung ventilation -- traumatic diaphragmatic hernia; Endoscopic surgery -- Periodicals; Endoscopic surgery -- Asia -- Periodicals; 617.05705
• DOI: 10.1111/ases.12843
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1758-5902

Abstract

Abstract: Traumatic diaphragmatic hernia is a serious complication of blunt trauma to the abdomen or thorax. Although traumatic diaphragmatic hernia is treated with surgical repair, a laparoscopic approach is infrequently employed. Here we present the case of a 66‐year‐old man with a bruise on the left side of his back. CT revealed a left pneumothorax and left rib fractures. He was urgently hospitalized and relieved with conservative treatment. However, on day 4 of hospitalization, an incarcerated diaphragmatic hernia containing the transverse colon was observed on CT. The herniated viscera of the abdominal cavity were reduced laparoscopically, and the hernial orifice was repaired with direct closure. One‐lung ventilation was used to limit the movement of the affected diaphragm, enabling effective laparoscopic suturing. The patient had an uneventful recovery period and was discharged 8 days postoperatively. The absence of diaphragmatic herniation recurrence was confirmed 6 months after surgery.