A Novel Technique of Posterolateral Suturing in Thoracoscopic Diaphragmatic Hernia Repair
Abstract Background Closure of the posterolateral defect in some cases of congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) can be difficult. Percutaneous transcostal suturing is often helpful to create a complete, watertight closure of the diaphragm. A challenge with the technique is passing the n...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Georg Thieme Verlag KG
2017-01-01
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| Series: | European Journal of Pediatric Surgery Reports |
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| Online Access: | http://www.thieme-connect.de/DOI/DOI?10.1055/s-0037-1604049 |