Porous Diaphragm Syndrome: Spontaneous Pneumothorax After Diagnostic Laparoscopy

Porous diaphragm syndrome is a general term for a group of conditions that result in an anatomic defect in the diaphragm leading to communication between the peritoneal and pleural space. Although rare, it is an important clinical entity for anesthesia providers to be aware of given the physiologic ramifications of substances entering the pleural space, which can present ventilatory and