Distinctive presentation of a diaphragmatic hernia 15 years after a traumatic insult. PDF Print E-mail
Authors: Khreiss M, Karam J, Musallam KM, Al Harakeh AB, Nasr VG, Abi Saad GS Diaphragmatic hernias are well-known sequelae of abdominal and chest wall trauma. However, they may go undiagnosed in the acute setting but present later due to gastrointestinal or respiratory complications. A distinctive presentation of a diaphragmatic hernia 15 years after a traumatic insult is herein described. Management strategies are also discussed. PMID: 19632432 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery)


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