Diaphragmatic hernia

Pediatr Cardiol. 2003 May-Jun;24(3):307-8. doi: 10.1007/s00246-002-2365-8. Epub 2003 Mar 14.

Abstract

We describe a case of acute dyspnea in a patient with Marfan syndrome secondary to bowel herniation into the thoracic cavity.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Dyspnea / etiology*
  • Hernia, Diaphragmatic / complications
  • Hernia, Diaphragmatic / diagnostic imaging*
  • Hernia, Diaphragmatic / surgery
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Marfan Syndrome / complications*
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed