Chronic hepatothorax due to right diaphragmatic rupture: an anesthetic challenge in a rare case

Abstract Background: Diaphragmatic rupture is an uncommon condition, with 90% of ruptures occurring on the left side. However, its incidence on the right side is increasing along with the increase in traffic accidents. Liver herniation may become progressive causing severe atelectasis of the right...

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Main Authors: Maria Teresa Rincón Vieira Lugarinho-Monteiro, Luciane Pereira, Carlos Seco
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sociedade Brasileira de Anestesiologia
Series:Revista Brasileira de Anestesiologia
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Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0034-70942018000200190&lng=en&tlng=en