Laparoscopic Surgery Applying an Endostaple and Mesh for Adult Diaphragmatic Eventration

Diaphragmatic eventration, both congenital and acquired, is defined as abnormal elevation of the diaphragm. We report 2 cases of adult symptomatic diaphragmatic eventration successfully treated by laparoscopic diaphragmatic resection with an endostaple. These cases were observed for more than 1 year with no complications or recurrence after surgery. (C) 2021 by The Society of Thoracic Surgeons

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This article reports two cases of adult symptomatic diaphragmatic eventration, successfully treated with laparoscopic diaphragmatic resection. Both cases were observed for more than 1 year postoperatively without complications or recurrence.