Diaphragmatic rupture

Abstract

In our series, we successfully repaired 5 diaphragmatic defects with the use of biologic mesh. With follow-up as much as 4 years out, none of our patients have had an infectious complication with the use biologic mesh and there is no evidence of recurrence or eventration. The use of biologic mesh is an acceptable alternative to the traditional use of synthetic mesh in the repair of both acute and chronic diaphragmatic defects.