DIAPHRAGMATIC HERNIA ribs. The flattened diaphragm, so constructed, is usually then
adequate to bridge the gap. A phrenic crush will often help. I have included eventration in …

Understanding that strangulated diaphragmatic hernia is a thoracoabdominal complex
consisting of distinctive gastrointestinal and cardiorespiratory features will facilitate earlier …

In penetrating wounds and crushing injuries involving the chest and the abdomen, rupture of
the diaphragm may be difficult to diagnose and is easily missed. Strangulation and …

Background: Traumatic diaphragmatic hernias are serious complications of blunt abdominal
or thoracic trauma. In the early posttraumatic period, they are often missed, and they may be …

Traumatic diaphragmatic hernia is rare, but is of utmost importance due to its high morbidity
and mortality. It is markedly important in patients with blunt abdominal trauma, and diagnosis …

PURPOSE: Congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) has traditionally been repaired via a
laparotomy. More and more reports on thoracoscopic repair are being published. The aim of …

The paraesophageal hernia is an unusual disorder of the esophageal hiatus that may be
associated with life-threatening mechanical problems. Elective repair is recommended at the …

INTRODUCTION Posttraumatic diaphragmatic rupture (PTDR) is a rare complication of
thoracoabdominal injuries. In the emergency phase, it is generally treated via wide …

Background/Purpose: Repair of recurrent diaphragmatic hernia continues to be a difficult
problem. An innovative method using a nonabsorbable polypropylene prosthetic mesh plug …

Traumatic diaphragmatic rupture is uncommon, life threatening and remains a diagnostic
and radiographic challenge. Diagnosis is frequently delayed, which may result in a late …