Diaphragmatic Herniation through Prosthetic Material after Extrapleural Pneumonectomy: Be Aware of Tumor Recurrence

oleh: Daniel Pop, Charlotte Cohen, Anne-Sophie Schneck, Ahmad S. Nadeemy, Nicolas Venissac, Jerome Mouroux

Format: Article
Diterbitkan: Georg Thieme Verlag KG 2013-08-01

Deskripsi

Abstract Extrapleural pneumonectomy (EPP) is indicated in selected group of patients with pleural mesothelioma. Diaphragmatic reconstruction represents a part of this complex operation. We present the case of a late diaphragmatic gastric herniation through prosthetic material after EPP.