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

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2020-04
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Medip Academy
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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Acquired, Bowel, Diaphragmatic, Hernia
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Biswas Prakash, Yadav Neha, Sridhar Rachith, Bhatia P. K., Patel Binoy. Delayed presentation of diaphragmatic hernia as acute intestinal obstruction due to an old penetrating trauma: a rare case report. International Surgery Journal. 2020 Apr; 7(4): 1310-1312