Abstract
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) |
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| Pages (from-to) | 59-61 |
| Number of pages | 3 |
| Journal | Journal of laparoendoscopic surgery |
| Volume | 5 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Feb 1995 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Surgery
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Namias, N., McKenney, M., Sosa, J. L., & Sleeman, D. (1995). Laparoscopic Repair of a Gunshot Wound to the Diaphragm: A Case Report. Journal of laparoendoscopic surgery, 5(1), 59-61. https://doi.org/10.1089/lps.1995.5.59