Spontaneous diaphragm rupture associated with vaginal delivery.

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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Masatsugu Hamaji, Bryan M Burt, Syed Osman Ali, Daniel M Cohen. Spontaneous diaphragm rupture associated with vaginal delivery. General thoracic and cardiovascular surgery. 2013 Aug;61(8):473-5

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PMID: 22930128

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