Abstract:Introduction: Thoracoscopic plication is an effective treatment for diaphragmatic eventration, but the procedure has some disadvantages such as inadvertent abdominal organ injuries or superficial sutures that are not strong enough. Aim of the research: In this study, we devised and tested the method of diaphragm plication through simultaneous laparoscopic-and thoracoscopic-assisted left mini-thoracotomy. Material and methods: During the period between October 2012 and March 2014 there were four patients operat… Show more
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