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Spontaneous diaphragm rupture associated with vaginal delivery.

Abstract
Spontaneous rupture of the diaphragm associated with vaginal delivery is a rare occurrence, but has high rates of morbidity and mortality. Herein, we present a first uncomplicated case of spontaneous rupture of the diaphragm associated with vaginal delivery, which was treated successfully with surgery via a thoracotomy.
AuthorsMasatsugu Hamaji, Bryan M Burt, Syed Osman Ali, Daniel M Cohen
JournalGeneral thoracic and cardiovascular surgery (Gen Thorac Cardiovasc Surg) Vol. 61 Issue 8 Pg. 473-5 (Aug 2013) ISSN: 1863-6713 [Electronic] Japan
PMID22930128 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
Topics
  • Adult
  • Delivery, Obstetric (adverse effects)
  • Diaphragm (injuries, surgery)
  • Female
  • Hernia, Diaphragmatic, Traumatic (etiology, surgery)
  • Humans
  • Pregnancy
  • Rupture
  • Rupture, Spontaneous

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