title: Diaphragmatic hernia as a long-term complication of stab wounds of the chest.
abstract: The suggestion that early exploratory operation be performed in all patients with stab wounds of the left lower chest in whom the diaphragm is likely to be injured is examined in detail. The incidence of stabs in this situation is reported on an analysis of 1,000 consecutive cases of stab wounds of the chest. Thirteen cases of diaphragmatic hernia as a long-term complication of stab wounds of the chest are discussed.
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D006548:Hernia, Diaphragmatic / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011247:Pregnancy; D013902:Radiography, Thoracic; D013019:South Africa; D013898:Thoracic Injuries / Q000150:complications* / Q000601:surgery; D014951:Wounds, Stab / Q000150:complications* / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000628:therapy