Diaphragmatic Herniation through Prosthetic Material after Extrapleural Pneumonectomy: Be Aware of Tumor Recurrence
The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon Reports 2013 December [Link]
Pop D, Cohen C, Schneck AS, Nadeemy AS, Venissac N, Mouroux J.
Abstract
Extrapleural pneumonectomy (EPP) is indicated in selected group of patients with pleural mesothelioma. Diaphragmatic reconstruction represents a part of this complex operation. We present the case of a late diaphragmatic gastric herniation through prosthetic material after EPP.