Laparoscopic Repair of a Gunshot Wound to the Diaphragm: A Case Report

Nicholas Namias; Mark McKenney; J. L. Sosa; Danny Sleeman

doi:10.1089/lps.1995.5.59

Laparoscopic Repair of a Gunshot Wound to the Diaphragm: A Case Report

Nicholas Namias, Mark McKenney, J. L. Sosa, Danny Sleeman

Surgery

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The application of laparoscopy to the surgery of trauma is rapidly expanding. We report a case of laparoscopic repair of a gunshot wound to the right diaphragm. We discuss a technique for repair, as well as a method to create and maintain pneumoperitoneum while avoiding tension pneumothorax.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	59-61
Number of pages	3
Journal	Journal of laparoendoscopic surgery
Volume	5
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1089/lps.1995.5.59
State	Published - Feb 1995

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