Laparoscopic repair of intrathoracic kidney associated with giant congenital diaphragmatic hernia: an infant case report and literature review
2024
Laparoscopic Repair of Intrathoracic Kidney with Diaphragmatic Hernia in an Infant
Sample size: 1
publication
Evidence: low
Author Information
Author(s): Ji Ze, Zhao Zhen, Xi Hongwei, Ren Hongxia
Primary Institution: Shanxi Provincial Children’s Hospital, Taiyuan, China
Conclusion
Laparoscopic surgery is an effective and minimally invasive method for treating infants with intrathoracic kidney and congenital diaphragmatic hernia.
Supporting Evidence
- Intrathoracic kidney is a rare congenital condition with only about 40 pediatric cases reported worldwide.
- The infant was treated laparoscopically, and after two years, he showed no significant discomfort.
- Surgical intervention is necessary when symptoms of pneumonia or gastrointestinal obstruction occur.
Takeaway
This study talks about a baby who had a rare kidney problem and a big hole in his diaphragm. Doctors used a special surgery to fix both problems, and now the baby is healthy.
Methodology
The infant underwent laparoscopic surgery to repair the diaphragmatic defect and reposition the ectopic kidney.
Participant Demographics
A 6-month-old male infant.
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