Laparoscopic Diaphragmatic Hernia Repair: A Unique Case of Erosion due to Splenic Necrosis

Daanish Kazi, DO; Mujjahid Abbas, MD

Product Details
Product ID: ACS-5758
Year Produced: 2019
Length: 3 min.


A case of diaphragmatic hernia due to autonecrosis of spleen from infection leading to erosion into diaphragm. This required laparoscopic reduction of stomach from hernia, repair of diaphragm, followed by partial gastrectomy and feeding tube placement.