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    • Trauma Surgery
    • Thoracic Surgery
    • Surgical Innovation

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    • The diaphragm, crucial for respiration, can rupture from blunt or penetrating trauma.
    • Diaphragmatic rupture risks abdominal organ prolapse into the chest cavity.
    • Ruptures are permanent defects requiring surgical closure.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To analyze surgical interventions for diaphragmatic ruptures.
    • To evaluate outcomes of acute versus chronic diaphragmatic ruptures.
    • To highlight optimal management strategies for diaphragmatic injuries.

    Main Methods:

    • Retrospective analysis of 31 diaphragmatic rupture patients operated between 2006-2016.
    • Categorization of ruptures into acute (60%) and chronic (40%).
    • Assessment of surgical approaches including laparotomy and thoracotomy.

    Main Results:

    • Left-sided ruptures (80%) were more common than right-sided (20%).
    • Acute ruptures predominated in 60% of cases.
    • Surgical repair was successfully performed for all patients.

    Conclusions:

    • Early surgical treatment is recommended for recognized diaphragmatic ruptures.
    • Specialized trauma centers offer the best outcomes.
    • Avoid thoracic drainage if diaphragmatic rupture with herniation is suspected.