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Recurrent pneumothorax secondary to agenesis of the diaphragm

Pneumotórax recidivante secundário à agenesia do diafragma

Camila Baracat Mendina, Paulo Manuel Pêgo-Fernandes, Fábio Biscegli Jatene

ABSTRACT

The authors report a case of recurrent pneumothorax secondary to agenesis of the diaphragm in a 36-year old female. The diagnosis was established by means of clinical history and chest X-ray examination. Surgical correction was carried out. Diaphragmatic agenesis was detected during the procedure and pleural abrasion was performed. Two months following surgery another pneumothorax episode occurred. Fallopian tube ligature was then performed in order to prevent the entrance of air into the abdomen during ovulation, and thus avoid further recurrences of pneumothorax.

Keywords: Diaphragm. Agenesis. Pneumothorax. Recurrence.

RESUMO

Os autores relatam um caso de pneumotórax recidivante secundário à agenesia do diafragma em mulher de 36 anos de idade. O diagnóstico foi realizado pela história clínica e radiografia de tórax. Optada pela correção cirúrgica, foi diagnosticada a agenesia de diafragma e realizada pleurodese. No segundo mês de pós-operatório, perante um novo episódio de pneumotórax, optou-se por laqueadura das trompas para impedir a entrada de ar no abdome no período ovulatório e, conseqüentemente, evitar novos episódios de pneumotórax.

Palavras-chave: Diafragma. Agenesia. Pneumotórax. Recidiva.


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