Delayed presentation of diaphragmatic hernia as acute intestinal obstruction due to an old penetrating trauma: a rare case report

Biswas, Prakash; Yadav, Neha; Sridhar, Rachith; Bhatia, P. K.; Patel, Binoy

doi:10.18203/2349-2902.isj20201418

Case ReportInternational Surgery Journal

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Delayed presentation of diaphragmatic hernia as acute intestinal obstruction due to an old penetrating trauma: a rare case report

Int Surg J. 2020;7(4):1310-1312.DOI10.18203/2349-2902.isj20201418

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Abstract

Acquired diaphragmatic hernias (ADH) are uncommon following penetrating thoraco-abdominal injuries. This is a case report of ADH with bowel obstruction following an old penetrating abdominal trauma without any signs and symptoms of respiratory distress.

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Department of General Surgery, Maharishi Markendeshwar Institute of Medical Science and Research, MMDU, Mullana, Ambala, Haryana
Department of Anaesthesia, Maharishi Markendeshwar Institute of Medical Science and Research, MMDU, Mullana, Ambala, Haryana

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