Intrathoracic Testicular Ectopia in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
Congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) is a defect in the diaphragm through which intra-abdominal and retroperitoneal organs may pass. However, the presence of the testis in the thoracic cavity is rare. Here, we describe a case of left-sided Bochdalek CDH with herniation of the left testis through th...
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| Formato: | Artículo |
| Lenguaje: | English |
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Elsevier
2006-10-01
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| Colección: | Asian Journal of Surgery |
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| Acceso en línea: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S101595840960107X |
| Sumario: | Congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) is a defect in the diaphragm through which intra-abdominal and retroperitoneal organs may pass. However, the presence of the testis in the thoracic cavity is rare. Here, we describe a case of left-sided Bochdalek CDH with herniation of the left testis through the defect into the thorax, which was managed successfully by primary orchiopexy. |
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| ISSN: | 1015-9584 |