Stapled Diaphragmatic Plication: Is It Better Than Suture Plication?
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
1-3-2020
Publication Title
Surgical technology international
Abstract
Diaphragm dysfunction, which can be due to eventration or an abnormally high-positioned diaphragm, can cause respiratory compromise. Eventration is most commonly due to unilateral diaphragm paralysis, which reduces ventilatory function in adults by about 25%. Since the 1920s, this condition has been treated with diaphragm plication, which itself has evolved to include the use of several different techniques and materials. This review explores the relevant literature on diaphragm plication using sutures or staples for the treatment of eventration to determine if either provides a clinical benefit over the other.
Clinical Institute
Cancer
Department
Oncology
Recommended Citation
Hill, Terra M and Onugha, Osita, "Stapled Diaphragmatic Plication: Is It Better Than Suture Plication?" (2020). Articles, Abstracts, and Reports. 2750.
https://digitalcommons.providence.org/publications/2750
