A case of eventration of the diaphragm with megacolon

Abstract

A 59-year-old female with eventration of the diaphragm and acute bronchitis was referred to our hospital. Chest radiograph and computed tomography revealed the diffuse elevation of the left diaphragm and the protrusion of megacolon. She was operated on via a thoracotomy, and the abundant diaphragm was partially resected. The tenuous diaphragm was covered and reinforced with a polypropylene mesh sheet. The postoperative course was uneventful, and her respiratory symptoms were resolved soon without any abdominal problems.