Plication of the Diaphragm in Postpneumectomy Right-to-Left Shunting

Joyce-Manyi Bakia, Jeroen M. A. M. Retera, Roland P. van Ieperen, Robbert J. de Winter, Joël van der Niet

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Abstract

A rare adverse event of a right-sided pneumectomy with an elevated hemidiaphragm is right-to-left shunting through a patent foramen ovale. In this case report we describe our experience with plication of the right hemidiaphragm with instantaneous hemodynamic results and pain relief, followed by secondary closure of the foramen ovale
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)e181-e183
JournalAnnals of Thoracic Surgery
Volume104
Issue number2
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2017

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