Citation

García-Navarro A, Villar-Del Moral JM, Muffak-Granero K, Palomeque-Jiménez A, Mansilla-Roselló A, Garrote-Lara D, Ramia-Angel JM, Ferrón-Orihuela JA. Cir. Esp. 2005; 77(2): 105-107.

Vernacular Title

Rotura traumatica del diafragma.

Affiliation

Servicio de Cirugía General y del Aparato Digestivo, Hospital Universitario Virgen de las Nieves, Granada, España. ana08279@yahoo.es

Copyright

(Copyright © 2005, Ediciones Doyma)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

16420898

Abstract

Traumatic diaphragmatic rupture is an infrequent lesion that can result from penetrating or blunt trauma to the abdomen or chest. Early diagnosis continues to be a challenge and this type of injury is associated with high morbidity and mortality. Preoperative diagnosis is difficult and a high level of suspicion, careful scrutiny of the chest x-ray, and early surgical treatment are required for successful management. We present a case of rupture of the left hemidiaphragm that was diagnosed and treated successfully within the first few hours. We also review the literature on controversial issues in the diagnosis and treatment of this injury.

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