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Diaphragmatic fenestrations in catamenial pneumothorax: a management strategy.

Authors :
Rafay M
El-Bawab H
Kurdi W
Al Kattan K
Source :
Asian cardiovascular & thoracic annals [Asian Cardiovasc Thorac Ann] 2009 Jan; Vol. 17 (1), pp. 70-2.
Publication Year :
2009

Abstract

Video-assisted thoracoscopic exploration of the right hemithorax in a 37-year-old woman with recurrent catamenial pneumothorax revealed multiple diaphragmatic fenestrations. She underwent successful plication of the diaphragm, with no recurrence of pneumothorax after 4 years of follow-up.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1816-5370
Volume :
17
Issue :
1
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Asian cardiovascular & thoracic annals
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
19515885
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1177/0218492309102507