[Traumatic diaphragmatic injury diagnosed preoperatively. A Case report]. / Ruptura diafragmática traumática diagnosticada preoperatoriamente. A propósito de un caso.
An Sist Sanit Navar
; 33(1): 97-101, 2010.
Article
in Es
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-20463776
ABSTRACT
Traumatic diaphragmatic rupture represents a diagnostic challenge to any physician dealing with polytraumatized patients. This uncommon injury must be suspected in certain types of accidents, making knowledge of trauma mechanisms vital for its diagnosis. In this paper we present a case of traumatic diaphragmatic rupture with intrathoracic herniation of abdominal contents, which was surgically repaired. We also present a review of the clinical characteristics, diagnosis and treatment of this entity, emphasizing the importance of keeping a high index of suspicion in order to achieve a correct diagnosis.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Hernia, Diaphragmatic, Traumatic
Type of study:
Diagnostic_studies
Limits:
Female
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Humans
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Middle aged
Language:
Es
Journal:
An Sist Sanit Navar
Journal subject:
SAUDE PUBLICA
Year:
2010
Type:
Article