Distinctive presentation of a diaphragmatic hernia 15 years after a traumatic insult.
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.
Khreiss
Mohamad
M
Department of Surgery, American University of Beirut Medical Center, Beirut, Lebanon.
Karam
Joseph
J
Musallam
Khaled M
KM
Al Harakeh
Ayman B
AB
Nasr
Vivian G
VG
Abi Saad
George S
GS
D000007:Abdominal Injuries / Q000150:complications*; D015746:Abdominal Pain / Q000209:etiology; D006549:Hernia, Diaphragmatic, Traumatic / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D007421:Intestine, Small / Q000098:blood supply; D007511:Ischemia / Q000209:etiology; D010535:Laparoscopy; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D013997:Time Factors; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D014104:Torture; D014781:Viscera / Q000293:injuries; D014949:Wounds, Nonpenetrating / Q000150:complications*