[Intrathoracic strangulated diaphragmatic hernia. A diagnostic trap to avoid].
BACKGROUND
Misdiagnosed and complicated diaphragmatic hernia can lead to diagnostical and therapeutical difficulties.


METHODS
A strangulated post-traumatic diaphragmatic hernia in a 53 years old woman was at the origin of whole hemithoracic hydroaeric opacity. The hernia diagnosis based on digestive opacification and thoraco-phreno-abdominal ultrasonography. Emergent intervention is critical and allowed aetiologic and lesional assessment.


CONCLUSIONS
After thoracic traumatism, it's necessary to carry on observation and realize, in front of any suspicion, radiological investigations especially modern imaging.
Hassine
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Hôpital Aberrahmen Mami de l'Ariana, Ariana, Tunisie. hassineelys@yahoo.fr
Racil
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Marniche
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Bousnina
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Ben Mustapha
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Maalej
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Chabbou
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D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006548:Hernia, Diaphragmatic / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D013898:Thoracic Injuries / Q000150:complications*; D013909:Thorax / Q000473:pathology*; D014463:Ultrasonography