Abstract

Chronic posttraumatic diaphragmatic hernia is an unusual disease with challenging diagnosis and treatment. Surgery represents the treatment of choice which can be transabdominal, transthoracic, or combined approach. The principles of surgery consist of herniated visceral organs reduction and diaphragmatic defect closure. This video demonstrates the steps of chronic posttraumatic diaphragmatic hernia repair via a laparoscopic approach and concerning points during the operation.

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