Traumatic right diaphragmatic hernia in children: Diagnostic difficulties

Afr J Paediatr Surg. 2015 Jan-Mar;12(1):94-7. doi: 10.4103/0189-6725.151004.

Abstract

Traumatic right diaphragmatic hernia is rare in children. Its diagnosis can be difficult in the acute phase of trauma because its signs are not specific, especially in a poly trauma context. We report two cases of traumatic right diaphragmatic hernia following a blunt thoraco-abdominal trauma, highlighting some difficulties in establishing an early diagnosis and the need for a high index of suspicion.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Female
  • Hernia, Diaphragmatic, Traumatic / diagnosis
  • Hernia, Diaphragmatic, Traumatic / etiology*
  • Hernia, Diaphragmatic, Traumatic / surgery
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Radiography, Thoracic / methods*
  • Thoracic Injuries / complications*
  • Thoracic Injuries / diagnosis
  • Thoracotomy / methods
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed / methods*
  • Wounds, Nonpenetrating*