Congenital unilateral diaphragmatic eventration in adults - a case series with a brief literature review.

Objective: The aim of this article was to present the results of thoracotomy performed in three symptomatic adult patients with congenital diaphragm eventration in the light of current literature data. Methods: Along with representation of the surgical management of each case, a brief review of literature was performed. Results and Conclusion: Diaphragmatic eventration is a rare clinical entity that may be congenital or acquired. Surgery, which may be open or endoscopic, is the primary treatment modality for symptomatic patients. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]