Abstract
Intrapericardial diaphragmatic herniation of the stomach is reported in a patient who had undergone coronary artery bypass surgery 6 years earlier. The peritoneopericardial defect was iatrogenic and emphasizes the danger of inadvertent diaphragmatic injury during cardiac surgery.
MeSH terms
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Coronary Artery Bypass / adverse effects*
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Hernia / diagnostic imaging
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Hernia / etiology*
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Hernia, Diaphragmatic, Traumatic / diagnostic imaging
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Hernia, Diaphragmatic, Traumatic / etiology*
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Humans
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Intraoperative Complications*
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Male
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Middle Aged
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Peritoneum / injuries*
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Postoperative Complications
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Radiography
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Stomach Diseases / diagnostic imaging
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Stomach Diseases / etiology*