Tension pneumothorax from large bowel herniation and perforation as a late presentation of traumatic diaphragmatic hernia during pregnancy: a case report. [PDF]
Int J Emerg MedDiaphragmatic hernias can be congenital or acquired, with trauma being the primary cause of the latter. Both types may have delayed presentations, with abdominal organs protruding into the thoracic cavity, causing symptoms of varying severity.
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Minimally Invasive vs. Open Surgical Repair in Traumatic Diaphragmatic Hernia: A Systematic Review of 8,990 Patients. [PDF]
CureusTraumatic diaphragmatic hernia (TDH) occurs when abdominal contents herniate into the thoracic cavity, as the diaphragm is particularly susceptible to blunt or penetrating trauma.
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Safe Repair of a Delayed Right-Sided Traumatic Diaphragmatic Hernia Using Combined Thoracoscopy and Laparoscopy: A Case Report. [PDF]
Asian J Endosc SurgDelayed traumatic diaphragmatic hernias are rare, particularly those diagnosed decades after the initial trauma. We report a case of a right‐sided diaphragmatic hernia that was identified 36 years after a blunt thoracic injury and successfully treated ...
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A delayed presentation of traumatic diaphragmatic hernia in a young male: a unusual case report and comprehensive review of literature. [PDF]
J Surg Case RepAcquired diaphragmatic hernia is typically caused by blunt trauma to the abdomen. It can be challenging to diagnose in acute cases due to a wide range of symptoms.
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Transabdominal Minimally Invasive Repair of a Left Chronic Traumatic Diaphragmatic Hernia. [PDF]
CureusAlthough the exact incidence of traumatic diaphragmatic hernia (TDH) is unknown, it can carry significant morbidity if not treated promptly. TDH is thought to be more common in penetrating thoracoabdominal trauma compared to blunt trauma.
Sodhi M, Sigley K, Jamil K.
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Laparoscopic repair of acute traumatic diaphragmatic hernia with mesh reinforcement: A case report. [PDF]
Int J Surg Case Rep, 2022 Introduction and importance Traumatic diaphragmatic injuries are rare and usually occur after thoracoabdominal trauma. Most patients will have other potentially life-threatening injuries.
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Robot-assisted repair of delayed traumatic diaphragmatic hernia: a case report. [PDF]
J Surg Case RepTraumatic diaphragmatic hernia is a sign of severe thoracoabdominal trauma that is often difficult to detect because of nonspecific presenting symptoms, delayed presentation, and distracting injuries.
Holder P, Bakeer MA.
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Intra-thoracic Symptomatic Gallstones in a Right-Sided Post-traumatic Diaphragmatic Hernia: A Case Report. [PDF]
Cureus, 2022 Herniation of abdominal contents through the diaphragm into the thoracic cavity can occur after blunt abdominal injury, resulting in a permanently acquired diaphragmatic hernia.
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Traumatic Diaphragmatic Hernia Treated With Minimally Invasive Abdominal and Thoracic Approach (MATA): A Case Report and Literature Review. [PDF]
CureusWe present a 43-year-old female who presented with left chest pain on exhalation after falling in her room five days ago. CT scan of the chest also revealed a suspected complicated diaphragmatic injury in the posterolateral hernia orifice measuring 34 ...
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Laparoscopic Repair Following a Delayed Presentation of Traumatic Diaphragmatic Hernia: A Case Report. [PDF]
CureusTraumatic diaphragmatic hernia is a rare condition that occurs after trauma, and some patients have a delayed presentation. A laparoscopic approach is rarely used to repair traumatic diaphragmatic hernias.
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