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  • Trauma Surgery
  • Thoracic Surgery
  • Surgical Case Reports

Background:

  • Blunt traumatic diaphragmatic rupture is a severe injury often associated with polytrauma.
  • Diagnosis is frequently delayed, leading to increased patient morbidity.
  • Common causes include road traffic accidents, falls from height, and penetrating injuries.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report a unique case of delayed presentation of blunt traumatic diaphragmatic hernia.
  • To emphasize the importance of a high index of suspicion in diagnosing diaphragmatic injuries.
  • To illustrate the successful surgical management of a late-presenting diaphragmatic hernia.

Main Methods:

  • A case report of a 32-year-old male with a 4-year history of diaphragmatic injury following a fall.
  • Diagnostic evaluation including physical examination and implied imaging (not specified).
  • Surgical intervention via a left subcostal incision for organ reduction and diaphragmatic repair.

Main Results:

  • Herniation of the spleen and stomach into the thoracic cavity was identified.
  • Successful reduction of herniated organs.
  • Primary closure of the diaphragmatic defect using interrupted prolene sutures.

Conclusions:

  • Delayed diagnosis of blunt traumatic diaphragmatic rupture can occur years after the initial injury.
  • Prompt surgical intervention is crucial for managing diaphragmatic hernias.
  • Surgical repair of diaphragmatic defects can be effectively achieved through a subcostal approach.