Traumatic Diaphragmatic Hernia.
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ABSTRACT
Blunt traumatic diaphragmatic ruptures are uncommon yet associated with high mortality. They occur due to blunt or penetrating thoraco-abdominal injury. Diagnosis is often missed, and a high index of suspicion is vital. They may present acutely or delayed as respiratory distress or obstruction. They can be managed through a laparotomy or a thoracotomy and in the present day with minimal access surgery. We report an interesting case of blunt traumatic diaphragmatic hernia in a 48-year-old man presenting after abdomino-thoracic injury due to fall from height. He had herniation of the colon and stomach. Through a left subcostal incision, the herniated organs were reduced, and the diaphragmatic defect closed with prolene suture.
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Traumatismos Torácicos
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Acidentes por Quedas
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Humanos
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Masculino
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Hérnia Diafragmática
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Traumatismos Abdominais
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Pessoa de Meia-Idade
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Ano de publicação:
2015
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