Ruptured diaphragmatic eventration: a rare cause of acute postpartum dyspnea

Ann Thorac Surg. 2012 Jun;93(6):e143-4. doi: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2011.12.043.

Abstract

Rupture of a maternal diaphragmatic hernia (DH) during pregnancy is a rare but significant complication. We describe a case of a maternal ruptured DH, presenting as acute postpartum dyspnea, which required urgent operative repair. We report our surgical strategy and review the key concepts in the multidisciplinary management of this condition.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Acute Disease
  • Adult
  • Cesarean Section*
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Diaphragmatic Eventration / diagnosis
  • Diaphragmatic Eventration / surgery*
  • Dyspnea / etiology*
  • Dyspnea / surgery
  • Female
  • Hernia, Diaphragmatic / diagnosis
  • Hernia, Diaphragmatic / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Pneumothorax / diagnosis
  • Pneumothorax / etiology
  • Pneumothorax / surgery
  • Postoperative Complications / diagnosis
  • Postoperative Complications / etiology*
  • Postoperative Complications / surgery*
  • Puerperal Disorders / diagnosis
  • Puerperal Disorders / etiology*
  • Puerperal Disorders / surgery*
  • Rupture, Spontaneous
  • Thoracotomy
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed