Case Report on Diaphragmatic Eventration and Flail Chest
Author Information
Author(s): Hountis Panagiotis, Moraitis Sotirios, Dedeilias Panagiotis, Antonopoulos Nikolaos, Toufektzian Levon, Douzinas Mattheos
Primary Institution: Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Athens Naval and Veterans Hospital
Hypothesis
Can managing both chronic and acute thoracic disorders improve respiratory capacity?
Conclusion
Surgical management of the patient's conditions improved her respiratory status and reduced the need for mechanical ventilation.
Supporting Evidence
- The patient had a history of chronic diaphragmatic eventration and severe kyphoskoliosis.
- Surgery was performed to improve respiratory capacity and reduce mechanical ventilation needs.
- Postoperative recovery was successful, with the patient being extubated three days later.
Takeaway
A 79-year-old woman had serious breathing problems due to a chest injury and a long-term diaphragm issue, but surgery helped her breathe better.
Methodology
The patient underwent a left posterolateral thoracotomy to stabilize the thoracic wall and address the diaphragmatic eventration.
Limitations
The case is based on a single patient, limiting generalizability.
Participant Demographics
79-year-old Caucasian Greek female, non-smoker, non-drinker, with a history of three pregnancies.
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