Browsing by Author "Akhtar, Mohammad Sadik"
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Item Isolated traumatic giant diaphragmatic hernia mimicking a haemopneumothorax: A report of two cases.(2012-10) Akhtar, Mohammad Sadik; Beg, Mohammad Hanif; Kumar, AshwaniWe report two cases who presented with respiratory distress after trauma that were treated for a left-sided haemopneumothrax. These were finally diagnosed as giant diaphragmatic hernias. The diagnostic difficulties and complications arising out of a wrong diagnosis are discussed.Item Post-traumatic synchronous twin inter-muscular abdominal and diaphragmatic hernias: A rare presentation.(2012-07) Akhtar, Mohammad Sadik; Beg, M H; Ali, Syed Asmat; Mushtaque, NadeemSimultaneous occurrence of traumatic abdominal wall hernia (TAWH) and traumatic diaphragmatic hernia (TDH) is uncommon. Our report documents the rare delayed presentation of simultaneous occurrence of TAWH and TDH in a patient who sustained a bicycle handlebar injury as a consequence of the bicycle he was riding colliding with a motorbike in a road-traffic accident. Excellent outcome could be achieved in this patient with surgical repair without requiring the use of a mesh.