Traumatic diaphragmatic injury diagnosed preoperatively. A Case report

Authors

  • I. González-Pezzat
  • E. Soto-Pérez de Celis
  • E. Villanueva-Sáenz

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.23938/ASSN.0537

Keywords:

Diafragma. Hernia diafragmática traumática. Lesiones torácicas. Trauma múltiple. Accidentes tráfico.

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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Published

2010-05-10

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González-Pezzat I, Soto-Pérez de Celis E, Villanueva-Sáenz E. Traumatic diaphragmatic injury diagnosed preoperatively. A Case report. An Sist Sanit Navar [Internet]. 2010 May 10 [cited 2026 Feb. 1];33(1):97-101. Available from: https://recyt.fecyt.es/index.php/ASSN/article/view/7651

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