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Spontaneous diaphragm rupture associated with vaginal delivery

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Spontaneous rupture of the diaphragm associated with vaginal delivery is a rare occurrence, but has high rates of morbidity and mortality. Herein, we present a first uncomplicated case of spontaneous rupture of the diaphragm associated with vaginal delivery, which was treated successfully with surgery via a thoracotomy.

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  1. Division of Thoracic Surgery, The Brigham and Women’s Hospital, 75 Francis Street, Boston, MA, 02115, USA

    Masatsugu Hamaji, Bryan M. Burt, Syed Osman Ali & Daniel M. Cohen

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Hamaji, M., Burt, B.M., Ali, S.O. et al. Spontaneous diaphragm rupture associated with vaginal delivery. Gen Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 61, 473–475 (2013). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11748-012-0146-8

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