Pericardial hernias in adults: a systematic review of the literature.
Τίτλος | Pericardial hernias in adults: a systematic review of the literature. |
Publication Type | Journal Article |
Year of Publication | 2020 |
Authors | Schizas, D., Katsaros I., Karatza E., Theochari N. A., Kykalos S., Nastos C., Michalopoulos N., Avgerinos D. V., Chatzimavroudis G., & Arkadopoulos N. |
Journal | Interact Cardiovasc Thorac Surg |
Volume | 30 |
Issue | 3 |
Pagination | 353-358 |
Date Published | 2020 03 01 |
ISSN | 1569-9285 |
Λέξεις κλειδιά | Adult, Hernia, Diaphragmatic, Herniorrhaphy, Humans, Laparoscopy, Omentum, Pericardium, Surgical Mesh |
Abstract | OBJECTIVES: A pericardial hernia is defined as the protrusion of abdominal viscera through the central tendon of the diaphragm into the pericardial sac. It is a rare clinical entity whose symptoms vary considerably. The objective of this study was to evaluate the clinical manifestations of and the optimal surgical treatments for pericardial hernias. |
DOI | 10.1093/icvts/ivz292 |
Alternate Journal | Interact Cardiovasc Thorac Surg |
PubMed ID | 31808516 |