The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
Volume 129, Issue 2 , Pages 444-445 , February 2005

Septum transversum diaphragmatic hernia in an adult

  • Massimiliano Paci, MD

      Affiliations

    • Division of Thoracic Surgery, Arcispedale Santa Maria Nuova, Reggio Emilia, Italy
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress for reprints: Massimiliano Paci, MD, Division of Thoracic Surgery, Viale Risorgimento 80, 42100 Reggio Emilia, Italy
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  • Salvatore de Franco, MD

      Affiliations

    • Division of Thoracic Surgery, Arcispedale Santa Maria Nuova, Reggio Emilia, Italy
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  • Edoardo Della Valle, MD

      Affiliations

    • 1st Department of General Surgery, Laparoscopic Surgery Unit, Arcispedale Santa Maria Nuova, Reggio Emilia, Italy
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  • Guglielmo Ferrari, MD

      Affiliations

    • Division of Thoracic Surgery, Arcispedale Santa Maria Nuova, Reggio Emilia, Italy
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  • Valerio Annessi, MD

      Affiliations

    • Division of Thoracic Surgery, Arcispedale Santa Maria Nuova, Reggio Emilia, Italy
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  • Tommaso Ricchetti, MD

      Affiliations

    • Division of Thoracic Surgery, Arcispedale Santa Maria Nuova, Reggio Emilia, Italy
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  • Giorgio Sgarbi, MD

      Affiliations

    • Division of Thoracic Surgery, Arcispedale Santa Maria Nuova, Reggio Emilia, Italy

Received 11 May 2004 ,Revised 27 May 2004 ,Accepted 2 June 2004.

  • Image Result

    Sagittal reconstruction of thoracomediastinal computed tomogram showing an anterior retrosternal diaphragmatic hernia containing a portion of the stomach and intestinal loops.

    Sagittal reconstruction of thoracomediastinal computed tomogram showing an anterior retrosternal diaphragmatic hernia containing a portion of the stomach and intestinal loops.

  • Image Result

    Thoracomediastinal computed tomogram showing herniation in the thoracic cavity of part of the fundus of the stomach highlighted by contrast medium, peritoneal fat, and some loops that do not appear di

    Thoracomediastinal computed tomogram showing herniation in the thoracic cavity of part of the fundus of the stomach highlighted by contrast medium, peritoneal fat, and some loops that do not appear dilated. The heart is pressed in front by the hernia.

  • Image Result
    Laparoscopic image of the septum transversum diaphragmatic hernia with widespread pericardial-peritoneal communication. On the left is the left lobe of the liver; at the bottom is the herniated omentu

    Laparoscopic image of the septum transversum diaphragmatic hernia with widespread pericardial-peritoneal communication. On the left is the left lobe of the liver; at the bottom is the herniated omentum.

PII: S0022-5223(04)00879-7

doi: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2004.06.015

The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
Volume 129, Issue 2 , Pages 444-445 , February 2005

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