Traumatic rupture of right hemidiaphragm in a child.
Acute right-sided diaphragmatic ruptures are rare in children. We report a case of traumatic right-sided diaphragmatic rupture in a child that was managed by delayed repair. The clinical presentation and importance of making an accurate diagnosis and confirmation of any associated visceral injury before definitive surgery is highlighted.
Antao
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Paediatric Surgical Unit, Sheffield Children's Hospital, Western Bank, Sheffield, United Kingdom. briceantao@doctors.org.uk
Lansdale
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Shawis
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D000063:Accidents, Traffic; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003964:Diaphragm / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006547:Hernia / Q000209:etiology; D006549:Hernia, Diaphragmatic, Traumatic / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008107:Liver Diseases / Q000209:etiology; D012421:Rupture; D013898:Thoracic Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D014949:Wounds, Nonpenetrating / Q000150:complications*