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Traumatic diaphragmatic hernia presenting as a chest wall mass
J C Jones1, M R Nyreen, V Stowell
1Thoracic Surgery Service, Madigan Army Medical Center, Tacoma, Washington.
Chest
|July 1, 1990
Summary
A rare case of traumatic diaphragmatic hernia presented as an asymptomatic chest wall mass years after thoracoabdominal trauma. This unique presentation highlights the delayed and unusual manifestations of such injuries.
Area of Science:
- Trauma Surgery
- Thoracic Surgery
- Surgical Case Reports
Background:
- Diaphragmatic hernias can result from blunt or penetrating thoracoabdominal trauma.
- Delayed presentation of traumatic diaphragmatic hernias is uncommon.
- Asymptomatic chest wall masses are typically unrelated to internal organ herniation.