Management of large subcostal defects that involve disinsertion of the diaphragm
Management of large subcostal defects that involve disinsertion of the diaphragm
Management of large subcostal defects that involve disinsertion of the diaphragm. (A) Schematic showing the orientation of the diaphragm and the lateral abdominal wall. (B) Schematic demonstrating an excisional defect involving the lateral abdominal wall and disinsertion of the diaphragm. (C) Schematic showing repair of lateral abdominal wall, reinsertion of diaphragm, reinforcement with underlay mesh, and costal suture placement.