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Laparoscopic repair of late presenting congenital diaphragmatic hernia

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Congenital diaphragmatic hernia usually presents in the neonatal period, with delayed presentation being uncommon. Traditionally repair was performed by laparotomy or thoracotomy. We have performed laparoscopic repair of a previously undiagnosed congenital diaphragmatic hernia that presented acutely in a 10-year-old male. Laparoscopic repair of late-presenting congenital diaphragmatic hernia is a safe and effective approach even in an emergency. The laparoscopic approach has advantages including reduced hospital stay, excellent visualisation of the defect even for obese patients, and improved cosmesis.

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  1. Department of Paediatric Surgery, Royal Liverpool Children’s Hospital, Alder Hey Eaton Road, Liverpool, L12 2AP, UK

    R. J. Craigie, D. Mullassery & S. E. Kenny

  2. Institute of Child Health, University of Liverpool Royal Liverpool Children’s Hospital, Alder Hey Eaton Road, Liverpool, L12 2AP, UK

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Craigie, R.J., Mullassery, D. & Kenny, S.E. Laparoscopic repair of late presenting congenital diaphragmatic hernia. Hernia 11, 79–82 (2007). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10029-006-0156-5

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