Journal of laparoendoscopic surgery
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J Laparoendosc Surg · Feb 1996
Case ReportsLaparoscopic drainage of right subphrenic abscess: report of one case.
Laparoscopic surgery has proven to be a very useful technique. Subphrenic abscess, although a rare entity, occurs in the majority of the cases in association with gastroduodenal and biliary disease, appendicitis, or following abdominal surgery. We present the case of a 45-year-old male with a right subphrenic abscess that was successfully treated by laparoscopy. Laparoscopic drainage of subphrenic abscess should be considered as an alternative modern option when dealing with this problem.
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J Laparoendosc Surg · Feb 1996
Case ReportsDiagnostic laparoscopy and laparoscopic transdiaphragmatic pericardial window in a patient with an epigastric stab wound: a case report.
Stab wounds to the abdomen can present a diagnostic dilemma to the trauma surgeon, especially in the thoracoabdominal region. Patients with lower chest and upper abdominal stab wounds are at risk for both intraabdominal and cardiac injury. ⋯ Each has its own inherent advantages and disadvantages, but none of them represents the gold standard. Herein is reported a case of a patient with an epigastric stab wound who underwent diagnostic laparoscopy and laparoscopic transdiaphragmatic pericardial window to rule out both peritoneal penetration and cardiac injury.