Laparoscopic Repair of Diaphragmatic Eventeration in Adults: Plication With Mesh Repair

Diaphragmatic eventeration is a rare congenital anomaly consisting of defect of diaphragm muscular development, which can be diagnosed with chest radiography and clinical evaluation. Diaphragmatic plication is a well-established treatment for diaphragmatic eventeration, which can be done through the thoracic or abdominal route, and minimally invasive became the trend in recent years.

The study retrospectively analyzed 3 cases of diaphragmatic eventeration with the procedure of laparoscopic diaphragmatic plication with mesh repair from August 2016 to April 2017. A detailed review of medical records and the perioperative data including patient characteristics, operative details, and postoperative hospital stay was conducted.

Laparoscopic diaphragmatic plication with mesh repair for diaphragmatic eventeration was successfully completed for 3 patients. The mean operation time was 125 minutes (range, 120 to 135 min), and the mean blood loss was 13.3 mL (range, 10 to 15 mL). The postoperative intercostal neuralgia was detailed evaluated and intervention as necessary. All patients were followed up at 1, 3, and 6 months after procedure, and the recoveries were uneventful.

Laparoscopic diaphragmatic plication with mesh repair provides a new operative view, which may be a safe and feasible alternative in the surgical management of diaphragmatic eventeration.