Right post-traumatic diaphragmatic hernia with liver and intestinal dislocation

J Surg Case Rep. 2017 Mar 17;2017(3):rjw220. doi: 10.1093/jscr/rjw220. eCollection 2017 Mar.

Abstract

Right diaphragmatic hernia is an uncommon injury following abdominal trauma. A case of delayed right post-traumatic diaphragmatic hernia is presented. The patient referred us with wheezing and cough since 1 month. A chest-abdominal computed tomography scan demonstrated a large diaphragmatic defect with liver and intestinal dislocation. The patient underwent surgical intervention with diaphragmatic repair. No complications were observed during admission and follow-up is actually negative for recurrence.

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