Chronic hepatothorax due to right diaphragmatic rupture: an anesthetic challenge in a rare case
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 lung, resu...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2018-03-01
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| Series: | Brazilian Journal of Anesthesiology |
| Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0104001416000373 |