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Diaphragmatic hernia: an unusual presentation.

Neha Shah1, Roland Fernandes, Amit Thakrar

  • 1William Harvey Hospital, London, UK.

BMJ Case Reports
|April 26, 2013
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Summary

A mild rowing machine injury caused a diaphragmatic hernia, leading to herniation of abdominal organs into the chest. This case suggests less severe trauma may be sufficient to cause such injuries.

Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Trauma Surgery
  • Thoracic Surgery

Background:

  • Diaphragmatic defects can result from significant trauma, leading to herniation of abdominal contents.
  • Symptoms may include abdominal pain, vomiting, early satiety, and shortness of breath.
  • The severity of trauma required to cause diaphragmatic hernias is often considered substantial.

Observation:

  • CT scan revealed a left-sided posterior diaphragmatic defect.
  • Herniation involved the stomach, transverse colon, spleen, and pancreas into the chest.

Findings:

  • The diaphragmatic defect resulted from mild physical trauma during rowing machine use.
  • This challenges the notion that severe trauma is a prerequisite for diaphragmatic hernias.

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Implications:

  • The findings suggest that even minor increases in intra-abdominal pressure can precipitate diaphragmatic hernias.
  • This case broadens the understanding of potential causes for traumatic diaphragmatic hernias.