Delayed presentation of traumatic diaphragmatic rupture of right side with herniation of stomach and colon. A case report.

Case report

Elhamel A, Khan F, Murthy BS.

Ital J Surg Sci. 1986;16(4):283-6.

Abstract

A case of post-traumatic diaphragmatic rupture with herniation of viscera on the right side is reported. The simple procedure of insertion of a nasogastric tube and subsequent chest X-ray were diagnostic. Methods of diagnosis, treatment and a short review of the literature are presented.

Keywords: Delayed presentation of traumatic diaphragmatic rupture of right side with herniation of stomach and colon.

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