Traumatic diaphragmatic hernia

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Traumatic diaphragmatic hernia
An X-ray showing the spleen in the left lower portion of the chest cavity (X and arrow) after a diaphragmatic tear[1]

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor-in-Chief: Awni D. Shahait, M.D.[2], The University of Jordan

Overview

Historical Perspective

Pathophysiology

Causes

Differentiating Traumatic Diaphragmatic Hernia from other Diseases

Epidemiology and Demographics

Risk Factors

Natural History, Complications and Prognosis

Diagnosis

History and Symptoms | Physical Examination | Laboratory Findings | Chest X Ray | CT | MRI | Ultrasound | Other Imaging Findings | Other Diagnostic Studies

Treatment

Medical Therapy | Surgery | Primary Prevention | Secondary Prevention | Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy | Future or Investigational Therapies

Case Studies

Case #1

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  1. Hariharan D, Singhal R, Kinra S, Chilton A (2006). "Post traumatic intra thoracic spleen presenting with upper GI bleed! A case report". BMC Gastroenterol. 6: 38. doi:10.1186/1471-230X-6-38. PMC 1687187. PMID 17132174.