Pediatric Surgery International

, Volume 8, Issue 4, pp 339–340 | Cite as

Left diaphragmatic hernia associated with lower esophageal atresia

  • Hiroo Takehara
  • Nobuhiko Komi
  • Akira Okada
  • Masaharu Nishi
  • Katsuhiro Masamune
Case Reports
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Abstract

A case of combined left diaphragmatic hernia and lower esophageal atresia, which is an unusual occurrence, is described. The preoperative diagnosis was difficult because of the presence of an abnormal air bubble, thought to be the stomach, in the chest. The surgical management is discussed.

Key words

Diaphragmatic hernia Esophageal atresia 
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Authors and Affiliations

  • Hiroo Takehara
    • 1
  • Nobuhiko Komi
    • 1
  • Akira Okada
    • 1
  • Masaharu Nishi
    • 1
  • Katsuhiro Masamune
    • 1
  1. 1.Department of Surgery, School of MedicineThe University of TokushimaTokushimaJapan

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