Acute Chest Presentation following a Laparoscopic Nissen Fundoplication
We describe a case of an acute paraoesophageal hernia in the early post-operative period following a laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication. Patient developed intraoperative tension pneumothorax requiring an immediate chest drain and subsequently needed respiratory support of a continuous positive airwa...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Oxford University Press
2010-08-01
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| Series: | Journal of Surgical Case Reports |
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| Online Access: | http://jscr.co.uk/2010/08/cardiothoracic-surgery/acute-chest-presentation-following-a-laparoscopic-nissen-fundoplication/ |
| Summary: | We describe a case of an acute paraoesophageal hernia in the early post-operative period following a laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication. Patient developed intraoperative tension pneumothorax requiring an immediate chest drain and subsequently needed respiratory support of a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) ventilation. A short discussion of this rare but deleterious complication and the difficulty of making a prompt diagnosis are included as delayed revision surgery can be technically challenging with a poor outcome. |
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| ISSN: | 2042-8812 |