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

Biswas, PrakashYadav, NehaSridhar, RachithBhatia, P. K.Patel, Binoy2020-11-182020-11-182020-04Biswas 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): 1310-13122349-33052349-2902http://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/212835Acquired 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.AcquiredBowelDiaphragmaticHerniaDelayed presentation of diaphragmatic hernia as acute intestinal obstruction due to an old penetrating trauma: a rare case reportJournal ArticleIndiaDepartment of General Surgery, Maharishi Markendeshwar Institute of Medical Science and Research, MMDU, Mullana, Ambala, Haryana, India.Department of Anaesthesia, Maharishi Markendeshwar Institute of Medical Science and Research, MMDU, Mullana, Ambala, Haryana, India.